Tyraq is a website for buying tires. They claim to make it easier to pick the right tire by showing reviews and test info, and they also offer shipping and tire-related protection.
Road hazard protection is extra coverage for tire damage from everyday road problems. If you hit something and damage a tire, it can help lower what you have to pay.
The Jeep Wrangler Moab 392 is a special Wrangler meant for serious off-roading. The “Moab” part is about rugged capability, and the “392” usually means it’s the stronger, more powerful version.
Around 100,000 miles, cars often start needing more attention—things wear out and repairs can get pricier. The host is saying that’s when some German cars may start acting up more.
An extended warranty is extra insurance for your car’s repairs after the original warranty runs out. If you keep the car for a long time, it can help pay for expensive fixes so you’re not stuck paying everything out of pocket.
They’re describing a habit of trading the car before it racks up a lot of miles—around 30,000. If you sell early, you may not need an extended warranty because you’re less likely to be paying for repairs after the warranty period.
They mention Sewell because it owns the dealerships they recommend. The idea is that a dealership with a strong reputation can make it easier to get help when your car needs service.
They’re talking about a recurring show feature where one video is picked each week based on clicks. It’s about how the show measures what people watch, not about car tech.
Some car features can be turned on only if you pay a monthly fee, even if the car already has the parts to make the feature work. That means you might buy the car, but still need to pay extra to use things like heated seats or extra performance. It feels unfair to some owners because the equipment is already in the vehicle.
Heated seats warm the seats for comfort, especially in cold weather. The hosts are saying some brands make you pay extra to turn that feature on, even if your car already has the heater parts installed. That’s why it feels frustrating to owners.
A listener calls in with a 2018 Toyota 4Runner and mentions it has about 66,000 miles. This is likely the start of a question about ownership, reliability, or what to do next with that specific vehicle. The 4Runner is a popular body-on-frame SUV known for durability, so mileage and model year matter for maintenance planning.
The Toyota Land Cruiser is a rugged SUV built on a truck frame, so it’s meant for rough roads and towing. They’re comparing it to a Lexus version to see which feels nicer and costs less.
The Lexus GX 550 is a more upscale version of a rugged SUV formula. The hosts say it tends to feel quieter and more premium inside, but it usually costs more.
Sound insulation is what helps keep road and wind noise from getting into the cabin. More insulation usually means the SUV feels quieter and more comfortable.
Resale value is what you can sell the vehicle for in the future. If lots of people want the same SUV and it’s hard to get, it usually holds its value better.
The BMW 5 Series is a luxury car that’s bigger than a compact sedan and is meant to feel more upscale. It’s built for comfortable everyday driving and a more engaging drive than basic cars. The podcast mentions it in the context of how hard it can be to find certain vehicles at dealers.
A waiting list means you can’t just buy the exact car you want right away because there aren’t enough built. The hosts say some buyers can wait a long time, even after placing an order.
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2022 GMC 1500
A GMC 1500 is a full-size pickup truck. The person is saying that after about 50,000 miles, it started costing them more in small repairs or maintenance.
The Toyota RAV4 is a popular compact SUV. The caller is worried about choosing the hybrid version because they think it could be harder or more expensive to fix after the warranty ends.
A hybrid uses a gas engine plus an electric motor. The caller is worried that if something goes wrong after the warranty, it could cost more and might need dealer service.
The Toyota Corolla is a small, everyday car made for getting good fuel economy and being easy to live with. People often mention it when they’re talking about cars that use a similar “small engine” approach. It’s a reference point for practical, budget-friendly transportation.
Many modern “SUVs” are actually crossovers built on car platforms, which typically means they drive and handle more like cars than body-on-frame trucks. The host explains that companies take a car, add SUV-style styling and larger wheels/tires, and market it as an SUV—using the Toyota Corolla Cross as the example.
The Toyota Corolla Cross is a small SUV that’s designed to be affordable and easy to drive. It’s meant for people who want more space than a regular car, but without paying for a bigger SUV. In the podcast, it’s brought up because it typically costs less than many other SUVs.
They’re talking about how many cars were sold in the first part of the year. Those numbers help show which models are doing well and which brands are gaining ground.
They bring up Hyundai because it’s usually the sales winner compared to Kia. This time, Kia is selling more, at least based on the quarter they’re discussing.
The Kia Telluride is a family SUV with three rows of seats. They’re talking about a 2027 version that’s expected to be a hybrid, meaning it should use both a gas engine and an electric system.
The Hyundai Palisade is a big family SUV with room for passengers and cargo. The caller is saying they’ve had the regular Palisade and then the Palisade Hybrid, which is the version that adds hybrid fuel-saving tech.
This is a car deal where you don’t put money down and the loan has 0% interest. If it’s really 0%, you usually don’t lose money by keeping your cash longer—so paying it off early may not be the best move.
A “six or seven year note” means the loan is spread out over that many years. Longer loans can make the monthly payment smaller, but it’s important to check the total cost of the deal.
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0% APR vs paying it off early
They’re debating whether it makes sense to pay a car off early when the loan is 0% interest. If there’s no interest, keeping the money longer can sometimes be better than rushing to pay it off.
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paying off early vs keeping the loan term (zero percent vs rebate)
They’re talking about whether it’s smarter to pay extra to get rid of a loan early or keep paying on schedule. It depends on whether you’re getting a 0% deal or a rebate, and how long you plan to keep the loan.
The Ford F-150 XLT is a popular version of Ford’s F-150 pickup. It’s usually a good middle ground—more comfort than the base model, but not as expensive as the top trims.
CarPro.com is referenced as a way to find Ford dealers the host considers “good” versus “bad.” This is relevant because dealer quality can affect pricing, service experience, and how smoothly financing and purchasing go.
Tom Ball Ford is named as a specific Ford dealership the speaker recommends. When buying a truck, the dealership you choose can strongly influence negotiation, trade-in handling, and how issues are handled after purchase.
Used-car prices and what dealers offer on trade-ins don’t always rise together. Your local market and how many similar cars are for sale can change the price you get.
This is a Chevrolet midsize truck. “Trail Boss” is the off-road version, and they’re talking about how much it’s worth when you try to sell or trade it in.
Mannheim is shorthand for the Mannheim auction/market system used to gauge vehicle pricing. The hosts say they watch Mannheim to understand market movement, and that if there aren’t many comparable vehicles, the pricing signals can be less reliable.
“Comps” means comparable cars used to figure out what your car should sell for. If there aren’t many similar cars, it’s harder to price yours correctly.
A “payoff” is the amount needed to fully satisfy an existing loan on the vehicle. The caller mentions their payoff amount, which affects how much equity (or negative equity) they have when selling or trading the car.
“Sticker” refers to the original MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) or the price the vehicle was sold for new. Comparing sticker to current payoff/value helps illustrate depreciation and why today’s trade-in numbers may feel surprising.
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$7,500 rebates and incentives
The $7,500 figure refers to government incentives that can reduce the purchase price of qualifying EVs. When those incentives are cut off, demand can drop and used EV values can soften as the market resets.
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used EVs out there where the value was kind of wonky
The hosts describe used EV pricing as unstable (“wonky”), which can happen when incentives change, supply increases, or market expectations shift. This segment ties EV value weakness to policy changes and the resulting demand/price swings.
“Maturing” means electric cars are becoming more common and less experimental. As that happens, the market changes—prices, choices, and what buyers worry about can all shift.
They’re talking about a 2021 Toyota Sequoia SUV. The main question is what it’s worth after it has over 100,000 miles, especially since the newer versions may be changing to hybrid.
They’re trying to figure out what their used SUV is worth when they sell it. The host suggests getting bids so you can compare offers instead of relying only on what a dealer offers as a trade-in.
They’re saying this is the last version that’s gas-only before the model changes. Sometimes that makes the current gas version more desirable, so it can affect resale value.
The “G-wagon” is a Mercedes-Benz luxury SUV known for its tough, off-road look. The host is saying it looks great, but it doesn’t feel as comfortable or pleasant to drive as he expected.
This segment describes the typical dealership flow: arriving for an appointment, discussing what the customer wants, viewing multiple models, and then test driving the chosen car. It’s a practical example of how shoppers narrow down options before committing.
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and if they do, I'll be watching that. You can count on it. So carpro.com is the website,
that's where you find my FAQ page. All my car reviews going back for 10 years.
Amy Plemons, our executive producer, also reviews the car every week, and it's up there.
Yesterday's free newsletter had my review of the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Moab 392,
and it was a beast of a Wrangler, and Amy had a very popular review on a dog gone good looking
2026 BW Golf R. That thing was hot looking. Sporty looking vehicle. Boy, nice. Sounds like it's
pretty fast too, over 300 horses for a pretty small car. That works out very well. Sure. Yeah,
let's go to the phones. Why don't we, Mr. Chambliss? We'll love that. And we'll talk to Terry
calling from Austin, Texas. Hello, Terry. Good morning. Thanks for taking my call.
You bet, sir. What can I do for you? I'm considering a new Audi Q8S. I wonder what your thoughts are.
Boy, it's nice. The problem with it for me is there's so many dog gone good vehicles
in that class. When you get up into big, large SUVs, you've got the Escalade, which is one of my
favorites, the new QX80 from Infiniti. I reviewed recently, and boy, if they done a job with that,
then you got the SA from Audi. You got the Navigator in luxury, which I'm going to review
in three weeks, two weeks, two weeks from Monday. I'll have the new Navigator. But the Audi's great.
There's some things I like about what Audi does, and I think their interiors are one of the highlights
of having an Audi. And I've owned them in the past, and I've loved every one of them. I love the way
they drive. They do a great job with quietness. I can't say anything bad about it. I've not reviewed
this one, but I'm familiar with it, and I know Audi, and if that's what you end up picking,
I think that would be a great choice for you. I've not heard anything bad. Quality is certainly
there. I got nothing negative to tell you. What attracts me to the car is it's a little different
than every SUV you see in the parking lot. That's correct. You see the Cadillacs, you see the BMWs,
you see the Mercedes, the Infiniti's, and I've always enjoyed a car that was just a touch different
than the one that's sitting right next to me. Boy, you're singing my song there. Are you going to
buy it or are you going to lease it? Buy it. Okay. And how long do you think you'll keep it?
Oh, probably three to five years. Okay. You're going to do a great job. You're not an overly
high mileage driver, are you? No, it's 10,000 to 15,000 miles. Okay. You don't want to have
any problems with it. These German cars, and I got two of them sitting in my garage,
but they're quirky once they get up close to that 100,000 mile mark. That's a good time to get
rid of them. Also recommend extended warranties with them, not because they're bad cars,
but because they are expensive to repair once the factory warranty goes out. So if I know I'm
keeping the car for a long time, if I thought I was keeping the Mercedes I have or the BMW
that I personally own, I'd get extended warranties on them. I know I'm not going to because I don't
do that. Typically, I'm a 30,000 mile trader. When it gets close to 30,000 miles, I'm going to trade
it off just because I'm tired of it, not because I'm having trouble. But if you're going to keep it
longer, get an extended warranty. It'll pay for itself, I promise you. I don't have an Audi dealer
in Austin, but doggone, I got a good one in Dallas and I got a good one in Houston, both owned by
Sewell, who wrote the book literally on customer satisfaction. And if you don't have any luck
locally at my website, you'll find both those dealerships. When you go to look at near the top,
it'll say find a certified dealer near you. If you put your zip code in there, it'll pull up
whichever one is closer to you. And I'll tell you, it might be worth the drive to either Dallas or
Houston from Austin to get a deal on one. I'd love to hear from you again down the road when
you've had this for a while and see what you think since I haven't reviewed it.
All right, I'll give you a call. All right, brother. I appreciate that morning. Thank you.
Thank you. Have a great day. All right, that opened the line also at 800-926-7777.
And you haven't had your moment of glory in this hour.
Well, thank you for letting me have that. I appreciate that.
You haven't had much success getting your video of the week into the top five clicks, which is
the way we gauge everything. Yeah, it is kind of the ruler of what we do. And we never know what's
actually going to be at the top and what's not. I mean, it's pretty safe bet that my video is going
it's going to have more clicks than yours. I mean, history has shown us that.
Absolutely. But you made the top five.
Made the top three. Made the top three. Absolutely. Number three video this week.
We do one each week. And of course, like Jerry said, he's sort of like, he knows the way things go.
He's been able to go engage all this stuff well. And so I will obviously tip my head to him. But
made number three, I was very happy about that this week. Well, and I think the other thing
working against you is I have 24 and a half years of people trusting my video of the week.
So they just don't trust me on the video of the week yet. You're kind of a rookie in this thing.
Well, you're right. I'm still wet behind the ears nearly two years in.
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Boy, the word subscription fatigue come to mind. I'm looking at the newsletter and it applies to
my life too. I do some production work for radio and everything is subscription now any sort of
software they want. You have to sign up to pay monthly and you can never own anything. Kind
of the same scenario going with some some makes or manufacturers of cars that are starting to
look at subscription based features in vehicles. And this is something that you wrote about there
in the news section of the this week's newsletter with BMW and their thing about subscription fees
for heated seats, some Mercedes Benz and you couldn't get the horsepower that you wanted
less, which is already in the vehicle ready to go, but not unlocked until you paid extra money.
Tesla with software and all kinds of stuff. It's a disturbing trend and you were you were right to
go and sort of bring light to it and sort of ask everybody that if you've got the hardware in there
for goodness sakes, you know, just let the owner who bought the car have what's in the car. If my
seats will heat with a subscription, then the equipment's there when I bought that car. That's
right. You owe that to me and you know, try to explain that to the wife who has who wants the
heated seat in the winter and like, no, we're not paying for the subscription. Sorry. Yeah,
it's not going to go over so well. Yeah, Mercedes tried one where they'd give you an extra 50 horses
under the hood. If you paid a subscription for it, that's just unreal. That's crazy. Yeah, don't
like that trend. Nope. Greg in Houston, you're next on the car pro show. Hello, Greg. Hello, Jerry.
I've got a excuse me. I got a 2018 forerunner that I'm with like 66,000 miles on it and I'm looking
to upgrade into a little bigger vehicle. Yeah. And I was I was looking at the land cruiser
and the GX 550. Is there a huge difference between those vehicles?
You know, I mean, sort of in in that the Lexus is of course, you're going to pay for it because
you get them. Yeah, that's Lexus. But yeah, there are differences in the interior under the hood.
No, not really. I mean, they're on they're on they're both on truck chassis, which is great.
They're both they're both good on off road. They're both got good towing power for what they are.
But I think with the Lexus, you get a little more sound insulation in those. Typically,
you get more wood grain. The materials inside are all soft touch where the land cruiser,
depending on which trim you get, they, you know, they can they got more plastic in them.
You know, I think I personally like the looks of the Land Cruiser better.
So if it were if I were facing the decision that you are, I'd drive both and see which one I like
the most. And if it's the Land Cruiser, I'd save the money.
You know, to to because both of them are going to have great resale value. Both of them have done
extremely well. The Lexus dealers can't get near enough GX 550s and it's been that way since it
came out. Land Cruisers are a little more a little more available, if you will, because they're going
to produce more of them. So down the road, resale value wise, the Lexus is going to be
really good. Anytime a vehicle sells that hot when right out of the gate, like this one has,
it's going to have great resale value. There's I know people I know people that have been on
a waiting list for a year. Yeah, I've heard stories more than that.
A year and a half. But, you know, those were people who had very specific
wants and needs. And, you know, one of the problems Greg with Toyota and I still maintain
they're the smartest car company in the world is the fact that they don't do a good job with orders.
You can order one that you want and it may be a year and a half and they don't even like to do it.
Toyota has got their manufacturers down to such a science that they want to build what they want
to build. And it's that simple and I guess when you're as good as they are at it, I guess you
can be that way. But they make great products, they make long lasting products, reliability,
outstanding on both the Toyota and Lexus. I think it's going to come down to budget and
which one you like the most. Right. And, you know, paralleling off your question about budget
or other cars, I've got a 2022 GMC 1500, 84X. Nice. Big engines. Yeah.
It's been a great vehicle. But after 50,000 miles, it's just nickeling and diming me. I mean,
every time I mean, I mean, I had to the biggest problem is, is that after an oil change after
50,000 miles, Greg, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, pal. We're out of time. I hate that. Call again.
Don't put too much stock in what you read online about cars or trucks.
Those people don't know what the car pro knows. Call him on thechase.com car pro listener line
at 1-800-926-7777.
David in Houston, Texas. Welcome, buddy. What can I do for you?
Hi, Jerry. Thank you for your taking my call. I have a question on it. I'm trying to get the
Toyota RAF for 2026. Yeah. And but I changed my mind because I don't, for somehow, for some
reason, I don't like hybrid and they don't have a regular RAF for anymore. Right. And because,
you know, I know that after the factory warranty is going to be expired, all the cars going to
have some issues on it. And not all the mechanic can fix those hybrids. So you have to take it,
the dealer, and it's going to be cost a lot of money to reverse. So then I was thinking,
get the Toyota Cross, which it has a, it's a small SUV on Toyota. It's got a small engine,
like a Corolla engine. I just need to know what's your opinion about the Cross and hybrid, you
know, RAF 4. We've reviewed the Cross. It's nice. It's one of those in all the car companies
are trying to do this. They're trying to capitalize on the fact that people are going to SUVs. So
they take essentially a car and put bigger tires and wheels on it and hatch back and they call it
a SUV. And that's kind of what Toyota did with the Cross. I don't consider it to be an SUV.
And there's nothing wrong with the Cross. It's a great product. It really truly is. But, you know,
it's a car. It's going to drive different. It's going to handle different. I would tell you this.
If you're going to get a hybrid, the Toyota is the way to go. It's rare that they give any problems
until you get well past 200,000 miles. So if your fear is of the hybrid system,
there is no fear. The track record is there. And, you know, there's a good reason that the
RAF 4 is the number one selling SUV in America. The Corolla Cross is going to cost you less money.
But in my opinion, you're not really getting an SUV. You're getting a car. And if you're okay with
that, then fine. But let me take away your fear of Toyota hybrids. There is absolutely nothing to
be afraid of with those. And if you're not going to keep it past 200,000 miles, go with that.
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And welcome back to The Car Pro Show. Jerry Reynolds, The Car Pro,
me, Ty Chambliss in the newsletter that came out yesterday. One of the most clicked items would be
the first quarter sales numbers. And of course, I found it pretty interesting the information about
the vehicle that I have, which is the 2024 Kia Telluride. Apparently it's the superstar of the
Kia lineup. It's gone and given Kia record quarter one sales to the point that it's
outselling its sibling brand Hyundai for the first time since near the end of 2023,
which I found very interesting. Yeah, it was. You know, they're close every month, but Hyundai
usually outsells Kia. And I've often wondered, because with both those car brands, it's just a
matter of who can build the most vehicles. Of the most in-demand vehicle they have,
which is probably the Telluride or the Palisade in their case. And I just wonder if they don't
take turns with them. Really? You think they're maybe just trying to keep it
equal where each side's happy for a while? I wonder. Well, that could be. Now, right now,
it's Kia's time because of the 2027 Telluride hybrid that you haven't even had a chance to get
your hands on yet. Yeah, that's right. But hopefully soon. Got to be soon. I'll be all
over that when you drive up in that thing. I had the Hyundai Palisade and then I had the Palisade
Hybrid, which was great. They're beautiful cars. Oh, they really are. Let's talk to Mario in Houston.
Mario, welcome to the car pro show. Hey guys, thanks for taking my call. You bet, buddy. I'm 58.
Yeah, I'm 58 years old. I'm thinking this is going to be my last new vehicle. And wait a minute. Hold
on. Hold on. You know better than that. That's right. That's you probably got 10 vehicles in front
of you. Well, I don't know how much longer I'm going to keep a job with the economy the way it
goes and stuff like that. So I'm just trying to get to 62 for right now. But all right, one step at
a time. It might be my last new one. Okay. Well, all right then. We'll go with that. So what are
you thinking about doing? So I want a truck and everything that I look at is 60 and over. So I
qualify for the zero down zero interest, but they want to put me in a six or seven year note.
What am I missing if I just go with the six or seven year note and just pay it off early?
Nothing. Nothing. But yeah, that's what I'm thinking. But if I can get zero percent,
I want it for as long as I can get it. And then I'm going to take the money that I'd be spending
on that truck and let that money work for me, draw an interest. Instead of paying interest,
I'm going to be making interest. So at zero percent, why would you want to pay it off early?
Well, again, worried about the job, stuff like that. So get that out of the way and no more bills.
So if you. So do you think when you say pay it off early, as I say, you did six years, 72 months.
What? How fast do you think you'd pay it off?
Well, if I can knock off one year, I'd be happy. Okay. All right. Then you that that makes more sense.
And because you're when you when you're paying it off like that,
there's two ways to do it. You can write a lump sum check or you can send in extra money
with every payment, which is what I did with my house. I paid off a 30 year note
in about 17 and a half years. So if you know, the good news is if you take, if you don't take
the zero percent, typically there is a corresponding rebate that you can take,
which also thought about that, which also helps you in the process of paying it off early,
because you're the amount financed up front is less if you take the rebate. So
at the end of the day, it's going to wash out financially about the same whether you take
the zero percent or the rebate. But if you were going to try to go the the length of the
the note, if you were going to try to go six years on a six year note at zero percent,
then I wouldn't recommend paying anything extra or paying it off early.
Makes sense. Yep, it does. That's my question. What kind of truck are you going to buy?
I don't know. I've driven a Ford. I've driven a Chevy. I looked at the Ford not too long ago,
but like I said, everything I look at is over 60 grand. Sure it is. And you can go way up from
there. Now not all of them. If you want a basic truck, I mean the F-150 XLT, which is the bread
and butter truck. That's the one they sell the most of. If you get one of those with a 2.7 eco
boost and you know it doesn't have leather and it doesn't have moon roofs and you know it's got power
windows and locks and tilt and cruise the basics. A nice sound system. You can stay under 50 in
one of those with the connections that I've got with some Ford dealers in Houston. But you know
if you start getting into leather interiors and you know bigger tires and wheels and the bigger
engines or the hybrid, hey, 60 grand is the very minimum you're going to pay.
Right, right. Everything I look at, it's all 60 and over. Yep. Look, I was in the Ford business
for many, many years. I know the good Ford dealers from the bad ones. I've got some really good ones
at carpro.com. Well, who do you? Okay, so just go to your website. Yeah, because I need you to put
in your zip code and see which one's the closest. But I've got one in Umbul. I've got Tom Ball Ford,
Jorge Lopez has been with me forever. Just a great guy, the guy in Umbul. I've bought cars from him
myself. Mark Collin, fantastic guy. Love him to death. Like a brother to me. Just trust me. Do it
my way. You will not look back. You will not regret. I appreciate the call. And Nate, Detroit.
Welcome. Hi, Nate. Hey, Jerry, how are you? Good, buddy. What can I help you with?
I had a question regarding a couple pieces in your newsletter this week. You talked about
how used car values and trade in values are up. Yes. I am not seeing that on my end. My values,
both instant cash offers and trade offers are at best the same, at worst a little bit worse than
last month. So I was wondering if you had any advice on how to go about that and also... What kind
of vehicle are you trying to get rid of? I've got a 2025 Colorado Trail Boss. Okay. That's a good
piece of merchandise. I'm surprised it's not up. It may be just your area. Well, part of the issue
is a lot of the dealers are going off Mannheim market and there's the way that works. You know,
the ins and outs of it. If there's not a whole lot of comps, then the value is not going to be very
accurate. That's exactly right. And you see that constantly. I watch Mannheim every Wednesday for
three hours just to see what the market's doing. And you're right. When it's a rarity, it's not good.
You know, that's probably... Do you have a payoff on it? Yeah. It's about 39. Okay. And what was
sticker on that thing? 60? No, 44. Oh, I'll be darned. I thought there were more than that.
I think I reviewed that. I don't... No, I didn't. I didn't. I had the shivvy version of it.
Try selling it yourself. I think you can pick up at least $3,000 or put it on consignment.
You can do that from my website. If you wonder whether an electric car is right for you, talk
to the car pro about it. Call thechase.com car pro listener line now at 1-800-926-7777.
Well, in a news article from Automotive News featured in this week's newsletter,
the headline EV registrations slip again, hybrids gain ground. This is really not a surprise to
most of the world, is it not? No, it's not. I mean, it's, you know, after last year, and of
course, the tariff situation, the government eventually cut off the $7,500 rebates and incentives,
of course. And then you started to see all of the used EVs out there where the value was kind
of wonky, probably even on the downgrade. Hybrids is certainly very popular. And that's the next
vehicle I'm going to get, probably, unless something else comes along. But right now,
of course, that tell you right, that 2027 is right there in the view sites of what I want to get
next. But it is an interesting article talking about Tesla and some of the other folks and what
their hurdles are and where they are right now. And, you know, it's an EV market that's maturing
and changing with different stages, honestly. Yeah, it is. And look, hybrids are the hot thing
right now. And it's going to be that way for a while. So get on the bandwagon. If you're out
shopping for a car and they offer it in a hybrid, you know, I love Toyota and Lexus hybrids just
because they've been doing it the longest. But there's a lot of great ones out there. The Toyota,
I'm sorry, the Hyundai Kia hybrids have been awesome. I mean, everybody loves those. Let's talk
to David in Friendswood, Texas in the Houston area. David, welcome. How can I help you?
Yes, sir. Love your show. First time caller. I want to thank you first for you guys hooked me
up over with Mack Hike and Pasadena and they right over there hooked me up with a Ford F-250
King Ranch back last year. Oh, good. It was an easy process. Yeah. With all the hassle run around.
Yep. So I want to thank you for that. I got a couple of questions for you. I'm sorry, I got so
many, but I got a bunch of drivers. So my wife's got a 2021 Sequoia. We love that vehicle. I got
over a hundred thousand every time we take it into the dealer. They try to buy it from me,
but I'm like, no, I can sell that on my own. Yeah. But if it's got a little over a hundred
thousand, what kind of, and it's in good condition, what kind of value do you think
ballpark would that vehicle bring in the aftermarket? Boy, David, I don't know. It's impossible
for me to keep up. Yeah, I understand. No problem. I'll switch. Well, go to my website and at the
top of the page, click sell a car and put the information in there. And it'll let me, it'll
give me something. They'll give you a bid. Well, it's a gas. So I know it's the last before we
went to hybrid. I know it's the last gas one for that year model. Yeah. But it's, I mean, the
market's hot right now. Let them tell you what they'll write you a check for. That's a good
parameter to go for. Perfect. I'll do that. Thank you. So my first, I guess my first question is
that my daughter is getting ready to graduate and had bought her a Mazda CX-5, but she's going up to
Arkansas. Yep. And I, you know, going up in that area, I'm thinking I want to get her something a
little bigger. She always wanted a Bronco, but I was a little bit leery of them. I'd heard some,
you know, rumors about, you know, safety and stuff like that. And I want to get your thoughts on the,
on the new Bronco. I love the Bronco. I, and look, I like the Wrangler. I like the Jeep
Wrangler a lot, but I, I put, I tell people all the time and Todd, his wife has got a new Bronco.
Yes, she does. And what does she think? She absolutely loves that vehicle. I have no concerns
about safety. It's extremely well built vehicle. It doesn't have the high center of gravity like
the Wrangler does. I, I, I wouldn't hesitate to put a kid of mine in it if I had one.
We've taken road trips in it too on vacation. It's, it's great. Yeah.
Awesome. Well, I know it doesn't have the heads up display and some of those features,
like some of the other vehicles. No, it doesn't. She's been, she's been driving a couple years
now. So I just didn't want it to be her first vehicle, you know? Yeah, sure. Being up there in
that area of the hills and all that. I think the car is a little, I'm sure it'd be fine,
but it's a little small for me for, for my liking up there. Yeah, I hear you. Do you have
another question? Cause we're running real tight on time. Go real quick, real quick. G-wagon.
Yep. What's your thoughts on the G-wagon? I think they're beautiful. I, I, I hate the way they ride
and drive. I looked at one. I was going to get my wife one. I ended up with a GLE S 63 instead of
the G-wagon and saved myself a hundred grand. It's not all about cars and trucks. It's about
what suits how you drive. Call now for free advice from Jerry Reynolds, the car pro. Call the chase.com
car pro listener line at 1-800-926-7777.
And how about another happy listener story? Those are always fun. I love those. These are
the folks who actually listen to Jerry, take his advice, do it the way he recommends it,
if they have a great story to tell. In Houston, it is John Eagle Acura, the place that Monica
was interested in looking for a new vehicle. Was looking for an Acura NBX, the way it turns out.
Talked to Jamal there, who was excellent. He was waiting at the door for them when they
got there for their 2pm appointment. Asked what they're looking for in a car, showed
us several models when they figured out the one they wanted. He found a car, brought it to the
front of the dealership. They test drove it, felt comfortable. The car, excellent, zero pressure,
laid back quality product. I mean, it's all right there for you.
She highly recommends Jamal at John Eagle Acura.
I do too then.
Yeah, absolutely.
Alice Chell. That's Alice Chell's.
That's right. That sure is.
She's the general manager. That's who you talk to when you first go there.
Very sweet lady.
Yes, she is.
And she loves your show and she listens to your customers and wants to take good care of them.
And that's really all you can ask for.
But you know what? Every dealer on the list, I'm proud of.
Yeah.
And it's not easy to be on that list.
You've kicked a few off.
Well, yeah, through the years.
Through the years you have.
Well, sometimes you just got to, you know.
You're not acting right.
No, or they don't live up to what I say on the show. And if they don't, then I don't...
It's hard to get on this show and why any dealer, knowing my background of being in the car
business my whole life, why they would try to sell me on them being on this show.
And they're not doing what they're supposed to.
They got to be stupid.
I mean, they know I'm going to kick them off.
Of course they are.
But, you know, maybe they're going to...
Quoty fingers change.
Yeah, right.
It don't happen.
It's better to be good than look good when it comes to your next vehicle.
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About this episode
Luxury SUV shopping, long-term ownership costs, and feature subscriptions set the tone early, with Audi and German brands getting particular scrutiny. The conversation then shifts to Toyota and Lexus, where hybrids and resale strength are praised, alongside practical truck-buying advice about rebates and zero-percent financing. Later, Jerry weighs in on used-car values, EV market softness, and a few specific recommendations, including the Bronco’s stability and why he passed on a G-wagon.
