Re:Carmakers feel chip crisis easing
by gwbas1c on Tuesday June 07, 2022 @09:59AM
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> OEMs (the factory) have had a belief that Americans will not wait to buy a car
It's really contextual. If your current car was in an accident, you will need a new one ASAP. On the other hand, if your current car is working okay, why not wait until you get exactly what you want?
What's driven me to pick from inventory is immediate need. In the past, I came across good deals in inventory that a dealer was looking to move; and I really needed to replace my car. (Car died, putting too many miles on a lease, car wouldn't pass smog.) Now, I've replaced cars because I was afraid they'll break down on me at some point in the indefinite future, so I just order a Tesla about a year or two before I think I'll need it.
Perhaps used cars will fill the need for people who just really need/want a car now?
It's really contextual. If your current car was in an accident, you will need a new one ASAP. On the other hand, if your current car is working okay, why not wait until you get exactly what you want?
What's driven me to pick from inventory is immediate need. In the past, I came across good deals in inventory that a dealer was looking to move; and I really needed to replace my car. (Car died, putting too many miles on a lease, car wouldn't pass smog.) Now, I've replaced cars because I was afraid they'll break down on me at some point in the indefinite future, so I just order a Tesla about a year or two before I think I'll need it.
Perhaps used cars will fill the need for people who just really need/want a car now?