Honda - Nissan Merger?

[DavidKFla]

https://www.yahoo.com/news/honda-nissan-merger-could-mean-182704868.html

 

[jroyk]

Brilliant! Don’t go out on a limb or anything.

The possible merger of the automakers could affect consumers looking for a new car.

 

[DavidKFla]

Brilliant! Don’t go out on a limb or anything.

Does anyone want to buy a new car these days?

 

[jroyk]

Does anyone want to buy a new car these days?

I’m set for quite a while, but the new JGC I bought in ‘22 has been great.

 

[DavidKFla]

I’m set for quite a while, but the new JGC I bought in ‘22 has been great.

seems like later model years is when they start getting really bad. Just my opinion.

 

[MikeD1]

Does anyone want to buy a new car these days?

Hard to find something interesting these days that's not over $100k. Was going to replace the wife's Infiniti, but finally got to the bottom of the suspension issue + they replaced both turbos under warranty. She doesn't care about the camera's being inop, so we'll keep it for a while longer.

Nissan's biggest mistake was that stupid CVT, they should have dumped it when it became obvious it was prone to breakdown & the issues could not be rectified. Instead they plowed on hoping the bad rep would just 'go away' on it's own, but with prices being what they are, ppl bailed on the brand & now they are screwed.

 

[72 440 Barracuda]

Does anyone want to buy a new car these days?

I find that I think less about buying a new car than I have in the last 5 years (maybe longer). I just don't see anything that is exciting to me - at least not a new car anyway...

 

[DavidKFla]

I find that I think less about buying a new car than I have in the last 5 years (maybe longer). I just don't see anything that is exciting to me - at least not a new car anyway...

The current level of QC has me not wanting a new car. Plus, I can no longer tell many of them apart.

 

[covidcommander]

Does anyone want to buy a new car these days?

Nope

 

[1971demon]

The current level of QC has me not wanting a new car. Plus, I can no longer tell many of them apart.

No new acquisitions planned for @ least 3 years...

 

[DavidKFla]

No new acquisitions planned for @ least 3 years...

I'm going to get a used midsized pickup.

 

[1971demon]

I'm going to get a used midsized pickup.

In 3 years (actually 2.2 years)..Ill get another full size P/U..my wife will get a new DD in 3 maybe 4 years..till then I wont be interested in the least

 

[DavidKFla]

In 3 years (actually 2.2 years)..Ill get another full size P/U..my wife will get a new DD in 3 maybe 4 years..till then I wont be interested in the least

We're moving to a community where you basically use golf carts for your local driving.

 

[1971demon]

We're moving to a community where you basically use golf carts for your local driving.

I got a Custom "39" ford golf cart..yellow with red/orange flames..i'd fit right in

 

[DavidKFla]

I got a Custom "39" ford golf cart..yellow with red/orange flames..i'd fit right in

you probably would. they have golf cart shows and parades. We're either going to get a house with 1 included or I'll find a 2 row model so our dog can ride with us and we can carry groceries and stuff.

 

[MikeD1]

Did you dump the Tundra ?? Thought you loved that truck !

 

[DavidKFla]

Did you dump the Tundra ?? Thought you loved that truck !

I did until it started fucking up and falling apart. Had to do a buyback.

 

[MikeD1]

I did until it started fucking up and falling apart. Had to do a buyback.

Been there, done that - sucks for sure. What did you replace it with ?

 

[DavidKFla]

Been there, done that - sucks for sure. What did you replace it with ?

nothing yet.

 

[why2kmax]

I dont know WTF Honda is thinking tying up with Nissan and Mistubishi. Both are failed MFRs and I dont know what they are getting out of it but it better be good.
My 09 Civic SI just turned 218,000 and runs like a sewing machine but the non mechanical stuff is starting to fail. Found a 21 Gold Rush WB T/A 6 spd with under 30k on it and a 23 1320 with 176 miles on it but the dealers think they have actual gold on the lot judging by pricing. both are hitting $50k WTF