The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies)

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Nope, expect car prices to go up even further.

The Good: Not all automakers are affected by the strike and only pertains to the American car manufacturers. Most foreign automakers are not unionized, so this wouldn't apply to them, though they could possibly capitalize on this.

The Bad: Expect for car prices to continue to rise on top of already inflated pricing. Car prices have elevated due to supply shortages and this shortage will only get worse. Keep in mind that semiconductors require Neon gas to be produced, and 70% of the global supply comes from Ukraine, which is currently fighting a war, so there is a good chance they are not focused on Neon gas production.

The Ugly: Expect for elevated car prices to stay inflated, paired with elevated interest rates. Unless you are paying cash, you are paying alot more to borrow only for less value/buying power.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/15/busin...uaw/index.html

"Buying a car? What the UAW strike means – and doesn’t mean – for auto sales"

Originally Posted by JNews86

Ran into another Supra on Sunday. I like the back of the car but holy hell the front is sooooo ugly.

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Nope, expect car prices to go up even further.

The Good: Not all automakers are affected by the strike and only pertains to the American car manufacturers. Most foreign automakers are not unionized, so this wouldn't apply to them, though they could possibly capitalize on this.

The Bad: Expect for car prices to continue to rise on top of already inflated pricing. Car prices have elevated due to supply shortages and this shortage will only get worse. Keep in mind that semiconductors require Neon gas to be produced, and 70% of the global supply comes from Ukraine, which is currently fighting a war, so there is a good chance they are not focused on Neon gas production.

The Ugly: Expect for elevated car prices to stay inflated, paired with elevated interest rates. Unless you are paying cash, you are paying alot more to borrow only for less value/buying power.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/15/busin...uaw/index.html

"Buying a car? What the UAW strike means – and doesn’t mean – for auto sales"

Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

The Rouge's lease is up in June. I have a $30,000 buyout. Will have about 15,000 miles on it then. I'm curious how this is going to play out.

Will they give me more for it? Will $30,000 be a bargain and I buy it? I hate the unknown...

Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

I can’t help but think this strike has something to do with EV’s. Rusty just quoted that it takes 40% less time to make them. That’s a lot of man hours lost forever.

Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

I can’t help but think this strike has something to do with EV’s. Rusty just quoted that it takes 40% less time to make them. That’s a lot of man hours lost forever.

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Did you only do a year lease? Seems like you JUST sold the Z and got the Rogue.

And I'm curious about this as well. Never leased a car before and wondering how this would all work.

Originally Posted by Rusty

The strike will lead to more automation on the line resulting in fewer jobs. Just seen in California where a bill is awaiting the governor's signature. It will raise the fast food workers wage to $20.00 an hour, plus a few other thing in the bill will raise the cost. This will lead to more automation in Micky D's. Leading to fewer jobs.

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

We, as a society, are not ready yet to simply switch over completely to EV. Too many wrinkles to iron out. I'm sure it will get phased in, but over time.

People, IMO, also are not ready to completely switch over.

https://www.fox13news.com/news/heres...ectric-vehicle

"A Florida lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require electric vehicle owners in the state to pay extra fees when renewing their vehicle registration."

Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

I’ve never seen ANY Supra I liked the looks of.