[EVO X]

A Walmart parking lot might not be the best place to gage the health of the car market. That said, there was a poll out in the recent past that suggested only 17% of auto buyers could afford a new car. I just bought a new a car after my 16 year old car started to have issues and acquiring parts was a major issue. I had a nice run with it, but it was time to get rid of it. My family members are mostly the same way. They buy new or slightly used and drive the cars into the ground.

[Myrddin]

My last new vehicle purchase was a 2015 F150 SuperCrew. We got a 1.9% finance deal. It was about $42k. I'm 68 now and expecting to retire soon. My disposable income will drop radically. My FICO is 835, so I'm sure I could get the loan, but I'm unlikely to survive the payoff. We'll just keep the current trucks running.

[packrat35]

My house cost was $52,000 in 1980. It is paid for as are both my cars. Why would I want to pay more for a car now than my house?

[Fledermaus]

The Super Walmart parking lot near me looks like a luxury car lot.