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To: ameribbean expat

It’s no wonder that new cars/trucks aren’t selling. Auto parts are through the roof and here’s something to think about if you get into an accident with a late model vehicle.

A Land Rover headlight costs $2500 (each)
Chev Silverado headlights cost over $1500 (each)
Tailgates over $2000 (2017)
Chrome Truck rear bumpers assy over $1200


12 posted on 05/14/2017 11:20:51 AM PDT by hapnHal
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To: hapnHal
It’s no wonder that new cars/trucks aren’t selling. Auto parts are through the roof

Then there's the part where these highly over-engineered, digital-primadonnas whacks out and can't be fixed...even by the dealer.

Save your money and buy the simpler, older vehicle of your choice, fully rebuilt by....AN AMERICAN.

15 posted on 05/14/2017 11:26:16 AM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (The fear of stark justice sends hot urine down their thighs.)
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To: hapnHal

Just had a Door replaced on a 2016 Nissan Frontier, Ins paid 1800 plus for it with painting. Can’t Bondo them anymore, the metal is too thin, will crack quick.


24 posted on 05/14/2017 12:10:59 PM PDT by Mechanicos
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To: hapnHal

We were looking at buying a used American car. I have a Kia that’s seven years old. When new, the Kia Borrego cost $35,000 now we are lucky to get $9,000 for it.

We looked at some American cars that are nearly 6 years old and the dealer wanted $22,OOO for a GMC Arcadia. The inside of that SUV was not as nice as the Kia. The paneling was thin and flimsy.

Then we started looking at new American cars and could not get over the sticker shock. Since when did SUVS jump to the $50,000 range?!?!

I’ll stick with my Kia.


25 posted on 05/14/2017 12:11:54 PM PDT by dragonblustar (I love reading Trump tweets in the morning.)
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To: hapnHal

Parts for CJ series jeep aren’t cheap either.


27 posted on 05/14/2017 12:22:02 PM PDT by wally_bert (I didn't get where I am today by selling ice cream tasting of bookends, pumice stone & West Germany)
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To: hapnHal

How about $60 bucks for an OEM hubcap, $350 for a rim. $125 for a fricking LED taillight. And then Detroit wonders why it can’t sell cars.


60 posted on 05/14/2017 5:39:17 PM PDT by mewzilla (Was Obama surveilling John Roberts? Might explain a lot.)
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