Re:The global chip shortage is starting to have consequences
by stjohnswarts on Sunday May 09, 2021 @06:08PM
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Next year will probably be better. The current shortage in materials and chips is a product of so many things (supply chains) getting mothballed, they'll be up to full production by next year.
Re:The global chip shortage is starting to have consequences
by tome on Monday May 10, 2021 @04:57AM
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> We had a 2020 Corolla as a rental over Christmas/New Years 2019/20
How does that work? Are models named for the year after they become available?
Re:The global chip shortage is starting to have consequences
by VVertigo on Monday May 10, 2021 @09:48AM
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Yes, new models typically start being available around September: I always thought it was absurd too as a kid growing up, but it makes sense when you consider that competitive marketing pressures would drive manufacturers to release the new cars earlier and earlier. You can check the sticker somewhere around the driver's door to see when a vehicle was actually manufactured.
My only worry is that something will go wrong enough with it in the next year or so that we’d be compelled to get another car in this rather tight market, but otherwise, knowing that your car's current resale (and repurchase) value is approximately the secondary wage earner’s monthly after-tax income is liberating.