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Car
Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius is a car that uses both gasoline and electricity to run, making it very efficient on fuel. The 2009 version is one of the earlier models that helped popularize hybrid technology.
Car
Forester Hybrid Limited
The Forester Hybrid Limited is a type of SUV from Subaru that uses both gas and electricity to save on fuel. The 'Limited' part means it has extra features compared to the base model.
Car
Mazda CX-50
The Mazda CX-50 is a small SUV that is good for driving in the city and also for outdoor activities. It has a sporty design and is versatile for different uses.
Car
Mercedes GLC
The Mercedes GLC is a luxury small SUV that is known for being comfortable and having many high-tech features. It's a good choice for those looking for a stylish and practical vehicle.
Term
leasing
Leasing is like renting a car for a few years. You pay a monthly fee to use the car, but you don’t own it. When the lease is over, you give the car back.
Term
horse trailer
A horse trailer is a special kind of trailer used to carry horses. It keeps the horses safe and comfortable while being transported.
Term
Skyactiv technology
Skyactiv technology is a special set of improvements by Mazda that helps their cars use less fuel and drive better. It makes the car lighter and the engine more efficient.
Brand
Mazda
Mazda is a car company from Japan that makes different types of cars, including some that are fun to drive. They focus on making their cars efficient and enjoyable.
Brand
Honda
Honda is a car company from Japan that makes reliable cars and motorcycles. Their vehicles are often praised for being well-engineered and fuel-efficient.
Car
Acura Rdx
The Acura RDX is a luxury SUV made by Acura, which is a part of Honda. It's known for being comfortable and having nice features inside.
Car
Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage is a small SUV that is popular for being affordable and reliable. The 2026 model has new features and improvements over previous years.
Term
all-wheel drive
All-wheel drive means that the car can use all four wheels to move, which helps it grip the road better, especially when it's slippery or wet.
Term
head-up display
A head-up display is a feature that shows important information right on the windshield, so you don't have to look down at the dashboard. It helps you keep your eyes on the road while still seeing things like your speed or directions.
Term
blind spot
A blind spot is a part of the road that you can't see when you're driving, usually because it's behind you or to the side. Some cars have special features to help you know if there's something in that area, so you can change lanes safely.
Term
fifth wheel
A fifth wheel is a special kind of hitch that connects a trailer to a truck, making it easier to tow heavy things. It helps keep the trailer stable while driving.
Term
dually
A dually is a type of truck that has four rear wheels instead of two. This helps the truck carry heavier loads and stay more stable when towing.
Brand
Ram
Ram makes trucks and vans that are popular for their strength and ability to tow heavy loads.
Brand
Chevrolet
Chevrolet, or Chevy, is a brand that makes many types of vehicles, including popular trucks like the Silverado.
Term
one ton
A one ton truck can carry a lot of weight—up to 2,000 pounds. They're great for heavy jobs like towing trailers.
Term
backup system
A backup system helps drivers see what's behind their car when they're reversing. It usually uses cameras and sensors to make it safer to back up.
Term
Power Stroke
Power Stroke is a type of strong diesel engine made by Ford, often used in their big trucks. These engines are great for towing heavy loads.
Car
Subaru Outback
The Subaru Outback is a type of car that looks like a wagon but is built like an SUV. It's great for driving on rough roads and is very safe in bad weather.
Term
plug-in hybrid
A plug-in hybrid is a type of car that you can charge from a wall outlet. It can run on electricity alone for a while before switching to gas.
Car
Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is a small SUV that can carry a lot of people and stuff. It's known for being safe and dependable, making it a great option for families.
Term
regular hybrid
A regular hybrid car uses both gas and electricity to run, but you don't have to plug it in to charge it like a plug-in hybrid.
Term
$7,500 federal rebate
The $7,500 federal rebate is money you can get back from the government when you buy an electric car. It helps lower the price you pay for the car, making it more affordable.
Brand
Hyundai
Hyundai is a car company from South Korea that makes many different types of cars, including electric ones.
Term
electric vehicle
An electric vehicle is a type of car that runs on electricity instead of gasoline, which can be better for the environment.
Term
metal shavings
Metal shavings are tiny pieces of metal that can come from the engine parts. If you see them, it might mean something is wearing out or not working right, so it's a good idea to have it checked out.
Term
hybrid system
A hybrid system is a type of car engine that uses both gasoline and electricity to run. This helps the car use less fuel and produce fewer harmful gases.
Car
Ford F150
The Ford F-150 is a big truck that many people use for work or to haul things around. It's very popular because it's tough and can do a lot of different jobs, like towing trailers or carrying heavy loads.
Term
safety features
Safety features are things in a car that help keep you safe while driving, like seatbelts, airbags, and systems that help prevent accidents.
Car
Tesla O3 Model
The Tesla Model 3 is a car that runs on electricity instead of gas, which means it's better for the environment. It's known for being very fast and having cool tech features like a big touchscreen inside.
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Pero salga en la última semana a 10 días.
Y eso es buena noticia si estás en el mercado.
Este año ha sido raro de muchas perspectivas.
Por lo tanto, el carácter se va.
Pero en octubre no ha sido un gran mes.
Por lo tanto, y hay tiempo.
Todo el mundo ha tenido hasta la próxima frontera.
Ahora, la buena noticia sobre estas incendias es
porque de la forma que el calendario falle este año,
todo el mundo ha extendido las incendias a noviembre, el tercer.
Así que una semana de esta próxima semana.
Así que si te pierdas la próxima semana o el final de mes,
es también Halloween.
Y te dices a un dealer.
Te dices a la semana, el próximo día, el noviembre 1.
Te dices a las incendias también.
Pero te diré esto.
Los dealers necesitan comprar algunos carros.
O sea, realmente necesitan comprar algunos carros.
Están estados.
Entonces, si quieres llevar la pasión de ese factor,
intentaré hacerla entre ahora y la próxima frontera.
Porque ellos realmente son orgullosos de
comprar algunos de esos carros de alta precio para que
puedan dejar de pagar interés en ellos.
Eso es el tipo de cosas que estoy intentando dar a ustedes.
Y te diré siempre cuando el tiempo es bueno
y cuando no es bueno.
Y ahora mismo,
estás en una posición buena si estás en el mercado
para un nuevo carros de SUV.
Todd Jambos.
Sí.
¿Cómo estamos?
Haciendo.
Haciendo bien.
Y, como pidi,
en lo que usted ha dicho en la noticia esta semana.
Recuerdo que recuerdo,
que dices, por un poco de tiempo,
que ha sido meses y meses en el valor de los carros de uso.
Estás trabajando en la audiencia y comparando
qué personas están pagando en la audiencia para carros.
Están fuertes y fuertes,
y estando al mismo tiempo cada semana.
Eso no es el caso de mucho más.
No, esto pasa cada año.
Esto pasa después de este año.
El mercado de uso de carros es muy bueno.
Pero el tendimiento es de abajo.
Por lo que es el precio.
Especialmente,
he notado esta semana cuando estuve viendo la audiencia.
Luxury.
Brands.
Oh, ok.
Estan,
parecen ser más de esta semana.
Entonces, han sido en el pasado.
Entonces,
vamos a ver.
¿Sabes?
Puede darles más consideración.
Si piensas en negociar tu vehículo,
hazlo antes del valor.
Incluso va a bajar.
O, tal vez, en los carros de uso de carros de uso de carros.
¿Quién puede decir?
Y si quieres un carro de electricidad,
hay algunos barragones en el mundo de uso.
¡Holy cow!
¡Oh, Dios mío!
Están tomando unos malos hitos.
Si no estás en el newsletter de subscriber,
¡Jumpa!
Y si te quedas el próximo Friday,
te quedas en el día de ayer.
Y en el día de ayer,
hablamos de
la actividad de carros de California.
Hablamos de
motorista,
llamando el 2020,
el carro de 2026 del año.
¿Qué hacer si no puedes forzar tu carro?
Y también
Ford y Stellantis producción
están tomando
un fuego
en una planta de aluminio.
Es un poco odd, ¿no?
Kinda es.
Y el siguiente Friday,
te diré un otro problema.
¡Oh, no!
Que es
otro corte de microchip
potencialmente
llegando a nosotros.
¡Oh!
Nos veíamos hace un par de años
y fue malo.
Sí, fue malo.
Hay tantos carros,
los carros de los barragones
fueron abiertos,
los precios fueron a la ruta.
¡Oh!
Y nos quedamos detrás
y ahora parece que
podría
estarme en la cara de nuevo.
Y la compañía
que está
tomando el peor hito
ahora mismo,
Toyota.
¡Oh, Dios mío!
Sí.
No es bueno.
No es bueno.
¡Oh!
Allá.
Let's go to
Humble Texas
and we're going to talk to Curtis.
Curtis, you've been patient, sir.
How can I help you?
Hey, thank you, Jerry.
You bet, pal.
We have.
We have a 2009 Toyota Prius.
Has a little over 271,000 miles.
Air conditioner went out.
Multifunction display went out.
My wife and I decided
we just can have to trade it.
I let it.
We looked at three different cars.
We looked at a Subaru
Forester hybrid limited.
Yeah.
CX CX 50
Hybrid
Premium Plus
and Mercedes GLC.
Oh, OK.
That that is a varied
group of vehicles there.
It is.
It is and we know that.
So that's why we're calling you.
We have a horse.
She travels out, you know,
three or four times a week
or this would be a no brainer.
Honestly, I would just get the GLC
and lease it,
but we can't stay in the mileage.
So
you're you're pulling a horse trailer
with whichever?
No, no.
OK.
No, we don't want to make sure.
No, no, not pulling anything.
OK.
OK.
And
Curtis,
What?
Well,
you can't throw me
because these all three
of those are so different.
Yes, they are.
What's your main thing?
What?
What?
What?
Are you really looking at first?
Forget safety.
They're all safe.
What's next?
They're all safe.
Yeah.
You know,
well, she drives to work
and she drives out,
you know,
to the horse,
which is about 30 miles
from from where we live.
And I just want something
that's reliable
and something comfortable
and,
you know,
does she care about
having fun when she drives
or is this just transportation?
She's she's probably
more related to you.
She likes to drive
a little bit fast.
OK, good.
Yeah.
In that case,
I'd go with the Mazda,
the 650 hybrid.
Their Mazda
just makes a fun car
to drive.
It's all part of that
sky active technology
that they use.
Their Mazdas
are just different.
If she likes a spirited drive,
then I would tell her
the Mazda is the way to go
and the reliability
of a Mazda.
I'll put it up there
with Toyota and Honda
every day of the week.
It's that good.
If she wanted to go
a little more upscale.
The Acura RDX
wasn't on your list,
but it's it's reminiscent
of the ride and drive
of a Mazda.
It's a it's you feel
a little more of the road.
It's got better handling.
The acceleration is better.
So I would tell you
to go with the Mazda.
I love what Mazdas
do in these days.
Great interiors
and that's the big change
with Mazda
over the last decade.
They've really gone upscale
without that upscale price.
So I've got good dealers
for all those Curtis.
Go to my website
and take a look.
The only reason
the car pro show exists
is to keep you
from getting ripped off.
Call Jerry Reynolds
the car pro
at 1-800-926-7777.
Every single week, Jerry
takes a lot of the brand
new cars
and he does his own reviews
of them.
Amy Plements does as well
and no doubt
you're driving
in a review car
right now.
Are you not?
I am.
I got the 2026
Kia Sportage.
I'm a big fan
of Kia
as you well know.
Oh, yes, I do.
This is the SX
Prestige all wheel drive.
Okay.
And it is
the hybrid.
See, that's what I want.
Mine was right before
they started really becoming popular.
I have to tell you right
from a couple of years ago,
but how's the how's the ride on it?
Really good.
Yeah, really good.
I can tell Kia's
been working on quietness inside.
Oh, okay.
It's it's got some
you know, it's
for me, it's a little bitty things
that make the difference,
especially when you're not
spending luxury car money.
Yeah.
The I'm a huge fan
of remote start,
for instance.
Yeah.
This one,
you hit the remote start
on the key fob.
It'll start up
with most cars.
When you get in the car,
you got to put your foot on the break
and then hit the start button
to go on.
Right.
Although the car is running,
but that's a safety feature.
So that somebody can't just
jump in your car and drive off.
Right.
It's smart.
Yeah.
Yeah.
With this one,
this little Kia
that starts.
No, this one's more loaded,
but the Kia that starts at 286.
Gosh, it's crazy.
If you've got the key in your pocket
or your purse and you get in,
it comes to life all by itself.
So no worry about the break
or the start button,
anything.
That's great.
No.
Get in,
shut the door,
put the seatbelt down
and put it in the drive.
Oh, that's great.
Love that.
It's just a little thing,
but you know,
it's got a head up display,
right?
I can see in the head up
display if there's something
in my blind spot.
Is that right?
Yes.
Versus having to look at the mirror
or in this one,
it's got a
built into the dash
when you when you put your blinker
on a camera comes on.
Yeah,
which I've got in mind.
Yeah,
but you're looking down.
You're looking away from the road.
Yeah,
with this one,
I can look through the windshield
see the head up display.
Something in my blind spot.
I'll know it.
That is cool.
I'd love to have that.
And there's more.
Of course.
That's just a couple of things.
That's nice.
I think it's kind of cool.
Mark,
and he is to welcome.
How could I help you, sir?
Hey,
how you doing?
I'm good,
pal.
What's happening?
Great,
great,
great.
GvRW.
I'm got a 42 foot
this little trailer
and I want to know
what would be the better.
One GvRW.
Yeah,
I see a 10,000
12,000,
14,000.
What's your trailer way?
I'm looking.
13,
5,
13,
5.
So you got a 42 footer?
Yes.
Will hold a lot of water.
Will hold a lot of stuff.
You're probably topping out at 15 to 15 5 loaded.
Right.
Yeah.
Yes.
Yeah.
But I don't I don't have.
I don't carry with anything like that in there.
I've carried it empty mostly.
Okay.
Or will be.
Is this a travel trailer?
Yes.
Oh, okay.
Camper.
Oh,
all right.
Just checking.
You know,
I think.
Yeah.
You know,
for a 42 footer.
Although the stats will be different than what I'm going to tell you.
I would tell you I'd go with a one ton duly.
There's more to it.
There's more to towing than just what the truck will do.
You got to I mean,
for me,
I'm taking into consideration stopping little things like that.
I'm I'm I'm looking at wind resistance.
The way that fifth wheel the front of the trailer is so high.
You're going to be bucking winds constantly and that duly will give you a
lot more stability.
So for those reasons,
I would go and you got to go to a one ton to get a duly.
No matter if you go with Ram or Chevy or Ford or whoever.
So for those in Los County,
how many trucks up all for more a no kidding?
He's a best.
Yeah.
He's a great guy.
If I were you,
I'd go with a one ton.
I'd go.
I think the Ford and I've really become a fan of Ram for towing.
They have duplicated a lot of the cool features that Ford has.
One of the board of the best is their backup system and the Ram's got it
now where you're backing up using just your cameras.
You can hook up with the cameras.
You know,
the blind spot includes the length of your of your camper.
It's just a lot of cool stuff and Ram's doing a good job.
If you like the Ford,
I love that power stroke.
It's been awesome.
Go back and see Jorge.
I've got good Ram dealers too,
but I think for a lot of different reasons,
Mark,
a one ton duly is for sure the way to go for you,
my friend.
I do appreciate the call.
Always let me know how I can help you.
If you're looking at a couple of different cars,
don't just flip a coin.
Call a car pro show for help in deciding 1-800-926-7777.
Jose en Los Angeles.
You're next.
What can I do for you Jose?
Thank you, Jerry.
I appreciate you showing your service.
Thank you, sir.
Question.
We're looking at purchasing either a RAF Toyota RAF 4
or a Subaru Outback.
Okay.
So first question is
hybrid wise.
One versus the other.
So what's the first question?
You know, RAF 4,
they've Toyota's had the hybrid system perfected for years
and years and years, decades.
As a matter of fact,
Subaru,
it's new.
The last time they tried to make a hybrid,
probably ten eight,
eight, ten years ago.
It was a horrible experience.
I completely panned
the hybrid Subaru I reviewed
and told them forget about it.
They quit.
They dropped it after a year.
No, I think they're doing a better job this time.
But if I'm looking for the safe route with a hybrid,
it's the RAF.
Okay.
And when you say hybrid,
do you just make a distinction between the hybrid or the plug-in?
Either one with the Toyota.
Now,
a plug-in is going to cost you quite a bit more money
and depending on your driving habits.
It may or may not pay for itself.
The regular hybrid
will get tremendous gas mileage.
That plug-in
will give you about 40 miles on pure electric.
So if your round trip daily is under 40 miles,
you'll probably never go to the gas station again.
So that's something to consider.
If you got a longer commute than that,
then I just get the regular hybrid.
Perfect.
Perfect.
And then reliability and safety, one versus the other.
Oh,
I'm going to give the edge to the Subaru for safety,
but I will throw in that the RAV4 is extremely safe.
The system in the Subaru,
I think is the best in the auto industry.
But
if, you know, if overall safety is the goal,
they're both great with that.
But if you're looking for reliability, go with the Toyota.
And I've got great dealers for both at my website, Jose.
Y'all drive both.
First thing to do, in my opinion,
is decide plug-in or regular hybrid.
If you go regular hybrid,
you know, I'd go with the Toyota if it were me.
Before you buy or lease your next car,
call the car pro to make sure it's the right one for how you drive.
1-800-926-7777.
¿Sabes?
AT&T cree que escuchar la voz de una persona querida
puede cambiarlo todo.
Y tú que amas los podcasts,
sabes que es así.
Escuchar la voz de alguien que amamos es único.
Por eso guardamos sus mensajes.
Significan mucho, ¿verdad?
Para mí, si necesito ánimos en las fiestas,
sé a quién llamar.
Marisol.
Escuchar su voz se siente como estar en casa.
Y si necesito contarle algo a alguien,
llamo Eric.
Es mi mejor amigo.
Escucharlo es como un alivio que no sabía que necesitaba.
AT&T sabe que estas fiestas son perfectas para compartir tu voz.
Si llevas tiempo sin llamar a alguien, es el momento.
Porque más que una conversación,
es tu oportunidad para decir algo que recordarán para siempre.
En estas fiestas, comparte amor con una llamada.
Felices fiestas, te desea AT&T.
Conectar lo cambia todo.
Y bienvenidos a The CarPro Show.
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Esta semana's newsletter.
Un interesante artículo sobre nuevos vehículos
abrigando $50,000 por primera vez.
Esto es una cosa de Kelly Blue Book.
Y creo que, de lo que le dices en el artículo,
que creo que estoy escribiendo,
es parte de lo que es la razón.
Por supuesto, todo ha estado saliendo bastante,
por años y años.
Eso es el tren.
Pero desde que las electricas,
por supuesto, estaban tomando el $7,500 federal de rebate,
y las personas utilizaban para abrigar
un vehículo más expensivo.
Eso ayudó a llevarse la abriga.
¿Crees que es cierto?
Sí.
Ok.
Ok.
No.
Just went about that in a very long way.
Well, I typically do.
There was a rush of electric cars
in August and September.
Electric cars are more money,
so that raised the overall price.
That makes sense.
I look for it to drop back down
after September.
Yep.
When we get the numbers for October.
I'd be shocked if it didn't actually.
I think we'll probably be back down around $48,000,
which is where it's been all year.
And it may go lower,
because all year long electric cars were selling
and right now you can't give one of them
sons of guns away.
No you can't.
You get a good deal on a used one, though, I'll bet.
Oh, yeah.
Everybody that wanted one got one.
And now the dealers who didn't sell
out their electric stock in September
are stuck and they know it.
That's absolutely right.
Now a lot of the manufacturers
when the 7500 went away,
Hyundai was one of them.
They reduced their prices dramatically.
Hyundai went down as much as $10,000
on some of their electric.
Man.
So you're...
Pardon me.
Pleasure.
Thank you.
Your net cost right now
is probably not any more than it was.
Yeah.
Because of price reductions.
But that also tells you
how much profit they had built into these things.
Yeah.
You know.
That's ultimately what's going on there.
Yeah.
I mean they seized upon a hot product for a while
and it was one of those products where
yeah, they were selling like hotcakes.
Tesla's had good success with them,
not always, but over the past five years
they've had good success with them.
But there was a market saturation point
to where everybody, the only one, now has one.
So now the folks that overdid it with the inventory
and placed too much importance on the longevity
of it are now feeling the effects of that, I'm sure.
Oh, I'm sure.
Yeah.
I'm sure.
And I don't know what the long term
ramifications of it is,
but I can tell you that I predicted years ago,
back in 2017,
that the electric car market would top out at 10%
of total sales in the US.
We never got there until last month.
September with the rebates,
with the federal money going away
and all the incentives.
The mad rush.
They finally got to 10%.
Yep.
And I think the ceiling now going forward
is probably 5% or less.
That's a big hit, too,
for those who are really placing stock in that.
Oh, yeah.
Yeah, so there's that.
Let's talk to Tom in California.
Hello, Tom.
Hey.
Hey, how are you doing?
I'm good, pal.
What's going on?
Okay.
You know what?
You guys, you helped me out quite a bit
on my daughter's 21 and the son of Faye.
Good.
She had the turn to be placed a while back
ago and she developed an oil leak.
She took it to the dealer,
and they found an oil leak,
but a few months,
about 175 miles later,
the engine blew all the oil out.
So they replaced the engine.
The question I have for you is,
she took it to the dealer
for the first two oil changes
with the new engine,
and she took it to an independent garage
in Placerville to get an oil change.
She found a bunch of shavings in the cup.
So,
and she took it to the dealer,
and they told her,
well, if we can't find anything wrong with it,
she's going to have to pay for the diagnosis,
the diagnostic test.
That's true.
And, oh, that's how that works.
Yeah.
The technicians that work in the shop,
they don't do anything for free.
They're paid by,
they're paid by the labor hour,
and they want to get paid for everything they do.
That's something they can demand
as a vocation that is high in demand,
especially where you are.
A lot of them are unionized.
A lot of the technicians and dealerships
are unionized in California.
So they don't do anything for free.
So she's got to pay to get it diagnosed
to see if there is a problem.
Now,
what most dealerships do
is if you pay for a diagnosis
and it ends up being a covered repair
or if she pays for the repair,
they will refund or credit
the diagnostic fee to the bill.
Okay,
so it's just like a throw of the dice
if they pay for it, they pay for it or not, right?
Yeah,
and if you think about it, Tom,
if you own a dealership,
like I did for so many years,
what you don't want
is somebody coming to your dealership,
taking your time,
getting your diagnosis
to tell you what's wrong with the car,
and then you take it to an independent.
Oh, no,
she's got everything done at the 100 dealership
for the engine,
but they told her it was okay
to get oil change at the local shop.
Yeah, it is.
Yeah,
so,
but,
yeah,
when they didn't find any shavings,
the first two oil changes,
and the third change,
the independent found
change in the filter cup.
It was quite a bit.
She showed me a picture,
and so okay,
so we'll just go ahead with your advice again,
like usual,
and we'll take the chance
to pay for the diagnosis.
How many miles,
how many miles are on the vehicle,
how many miles are on the new engine?
The new engine has only has 14,000 miles.
Yeah,
the engine was replaced at 44,000,
okay,
and she has 58,000 miles,
so the math is 14,000 on the new engine.
Okay,
and sometimes we see that with the new engine,
we'll see some metal shavings for a little while,
so I wouldn't panic over it,
but I would get it checked.
I think I would pay the diagnostic
to the dealer,
and the reason is,
if the dealer has to go back to Hyundai
and say hey,
we've already put one engine in this car,
and whatever you sent us
was bad also,
we want to make sure
that they don't come back and say well,
you know what,
you didn't do your due diligence,
so we're not going to pay for a second engine.
If you've got that documentation from a Hyundai dealer,
that's going to play heavily into their decision,
they'll cover it,
they know they had a problem,
they know that,
they get it,
and they're taking care of things,
but it's not impossible
that the replacement engine
had the same problem
that the first engine did.
You hope not,
but it's not impossible.
So get the diagnostic done,
if she ends up spending money she'll get it back.
Yeah, okay.
Well, thank you so much.
You're welcome, my friend.
Wonderful day.
Thank you,
thank you for listening to the show,
thank you for calling,
very nice man.
Yeah, absolutely.
Yeah, I hate Hyundai,
had that problem,
but at least it's over
and has been for quite a number of years now.
On the CarPro Facebook page,
we have got this week's classic car of the week,
it's green,
we do know it's a Plymouth
because it's written right there on the side,
otherwise it's up to you
to make a guess
as to the correct year make and model,
and of course all the correct guesses
go into a big proverbial hat
and on Monday we'll draw for
a winner of an auto heat shield
that's custom cut for your car,
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you've already got to think
there's 17 comments already,
folks who have been guessing what that is,
so go and read those
and make your guess.
Again, that's our CarPro page on Facebook
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or you want to make sure
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See the little F and click it there.
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Find out all kinds of stuff there.
Let's go to Dallas
and talk to Diane.
Diane, welcome.
How could I help you?
Well, about five years ago, Jerry,
you helped my husband and I
get a Lexus RX 350.
Oh, good.
And now we're ready to
get a new one
and we're looking at
whether it's better to get the 25
or the 26
and hybrid gas.
Well, Diane,
I love the hybrid system
on the Lexus and Toyotas.
I think it's absolutely the best
in the industry.
And the thing I love
or the other thing I love about them
is they don't overcharge you
for their hybrid system.
Like a lot of vehicles do.
And so I would always
go with the hybrid
if I had a choice.
You'll spend a little more up front,
but you'll get it back
in fuel economy if you keep it.
And you'll certainly
get it back in resale value
down the road.
OK.
And look, let me tell you,
you will never even know
you're driving a hybrid.
When it's switching
from gas to battery
back and forth,
you can't feel it.
You can't tell it.
There's a gauge on your dash
that tells you
what you're running on.
If you don't look at that,
you'll never suspect
that you're driving a hybrid.
And the difference between
a 25
and a 26
and what would you say
are the rebates
or antennas
is a better word, I'm sure.
Yeah.
And I haven't had the 26 yet.
And from what I can tell,
there's not major drastic changes.
I think they did a few
sheet metal updates.
We know the price is going to go up.
I would say it.
And there won't be any kind of incentives
on the 2026 is probably
unless you're leasing.
Now, if you're leasing,
that's a different story.
They'll be incentives on all the Lexus models
starting mid-November
through the end of the year.
But for just pricing,
if you're going to finance
or you're going to pay cash,
I don't think it really makes
a big difference.
I'd probably go with the 2025
and save some money because
everything I've seen
tells me the 2026
is taking price jumps
and that's probably because of the tariffs.
So...
I get it.
Yeah, so if you can get a 2025
in a hybrid, I would.
Did I send you to Park Place last time?
You did.
Okay.
Chris Brenner,
he's still there.
He's still taking great care of my listeners.
I talked to him just a couple of days ago.
Go see him.
Get his opinion too,
Diane,
because you know now
he's a straight shooter.
He'll tell you the truth.
If he thinks waiting on the 2026
is a good move,
then that's something to consider.
I think I'd save the money
and go with the 2025.
Just tell Chris I sent you.
You're being great hands
and you know all about their service department.
By now, they're the best around.
I appreciate the call, kiddo.
It's easy to get taken advantage of
when you buy a car,
but the car pro can help you avoid that.
Call him at 1-800-926-7777.
Hey, Jerry.
Hi, bud.
Thank you.
I'm 68 years old.
I have a 2003 expedition
with 144,000 miles on it.
I kind of want a new car.
I'm looking at an F-150,
looking to either buy or lease,
but I want to do some long road trips.
So like up to the Alaska Highway.
Okay.
I don't think leasing is an option,
you tell me.
And my expedition still runs great.
So I'm looking for advice.
Do you think I should dump the expedition,
get an F-150 and do I lease or buy?
You know,
are you just going to make one trip to Alaska?
Yeah, but I'll probably do
another long trip at some time.
Okay.
I think probably leasing is not the way to go.
I think there's risk in that for you.
And if you keep the next vehicle
as long as you've kept this expedition,
leasing makes no sense.
Oh, I do.
Okay.
Leasing makes no sense.
Get one of the low interest rates.
Get a 0%, 3.9%, 2.9%,
whatever's available at the moment.
But yeah, I think trading makes sense.
And here's,
not only are you coming up on the mileage
where you probably need to anyway,
but you're missing out on some safety features.
If you're going to be taking long trips,
I would personally want in my vehicle.
You don't have that with an O3 model.
So for those reasons, I'd buy it and I would trade.
Use one of my dealers.
They're at carpro.com.
They'll take good care of you.
I'm sorry we're short of time,
but good luck, my friend.
A real test drive should take more than half an hour.
But before you take it,
call the carpro to find out what that involves.
1-800-926-7777.
¿Sabes?
AT&T cree que escuchar la voz de una persona querida
puede cambiarlo todo.
Y tú que amas los podcasts,
sabes que es así.
Escuchar la voz de alguien que amamos es único.
Por eso guardamos sus mensajes.
Significan mucho, ¿verdad?
Para mí, si necesito ánimos en las fiestas,
sé a quién llamar.
Marisol.
Escuchar su voz se siente como estar en casa.
Y si necesito contarle algo a alguien,
llamo Eric.
Es mi mejor amigo.
Escucharlo es como un alivio
que no sabía que necesitaba.
AT&T sabe que estas fiestas
son perfectas para compartir tu voz.
Si llevas tiempo sin llamar a alguien,
es el momento.
Porque más que una conversación,
es tu oportunidad para decir algo
que recordarán para siempre.
En estas fiestas comparte amor
con una llamada.
Felices fiestas te desea.
AT&T, conectar lo cambia todo.
Y con tantas opciones de cover,
es bien saber que tienes ayuda
en elegir un plan que fita tus necesidades.
Así que puedes continuar celebrando
todas las fiestas de la vida.
Como un buen amigo,
State Farm está ahí.
About this episode
The Car Pro Radio Show dives into the current automotive market, discussing the impact of recent trends on vehicle prices, especially for electric cars. Hosts Jerry Reynolds and Todd Chambles analyze the fluctuating values of used cars and provide insights on the best time to buy. Listener calls cover a range of topics, including hybrid vehicle comparisons, towing capacities, and the pros and cons of leasing versus buying. The episode features practical advice for navigating dealership interactions and making informed purchasing decisions.
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