Ep. 304: Do NOT Buy These Cars New!
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A deep dive into the automotive market reveals which cars to avoid buying new and which ones to consider used. The hosts discuss their recent experiences with various Toyota models, including the GR86 and the final edition Supra, emphasizing their unique features and driving impressions. They also explore the depreciation rates of popular vehicles like the Tacoma and Wrangler, suggesting that buyers might be better off purchasing these models new to avoid steep losses. The episode is packed with insights on reliability, value retention, and the evolving landscape of electric vehicles.
( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Roman and Tommy share their take on the cars you should absolutely NOT buy new. From rapid depreciation to better alternatives on the used market, they break down why some vehicles are simply smarter buys after a few years rather than straight off the lot. It’s a candid look at the realities of car shopping that could save you serious money.
The guys also dive into recent news and adventures, including their time with the new Toyota GR Supra Yuzu Edition, the eye-catching GT4-style package for the Supra, and the latest updates on the Toyota Corolla Cross. From practical crossovers to flashy sports cars, it’s a mix of car advice, fresh news, and plenty of fun stories from the road.
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Cadillac El Dorado
"It is more than a candle. So you could have a Cadillac El Dorado Doni or you could have a new phone. Well, there i..."
Cadillac El
"It is more than a candle. So you could have a Cadillac El Dorado Doni or you could have a new phone. Well, ..."
Toyota Supra
"...ool new Toyota's such as the final edition Mark 5 Supra. I drove the new FR-86 GR86 Yuzu."
Toyota Gr86
"...final edition Mark 5 Supra. I drove the new FR-86 GR86 Yuzu. I drove the new GR Coral, the new Toyota Co..."
Tesla Model
"...ric car. People may think it's the Tesla, but the Tesla model S was very expensive when it came out about a yea..."
Tesla Model S
"...r. People may think it's the Tesla, but the Tesla model S was very expensive when it came out about a year ..."
Hyundai Kona
"It's not as competitive. Like you have the Kona EV. You've got the Nero EV."
Tesla Model 3
"...ll-wheel drive. Because you can get a pretty good Model 3 now for... But much of the country world doesn't ..."
Nissan Leaf
"So Nissan pioneered this. You remember in the old Leaf you've got this little button that says one pedal..."
Toyota Corolla Cross
"...d the embargo is up now. So I drove the refreshed Corolla cross and Corolla cross hybrid."
Ford Bronco
"What's that? First edition Bronco. Yeah, it's pretty similar."
Toyota GR Corolla
"...hink is going to be even more collectible, is the GR Corolla. No."
Toyota Land Cruiser
"...following, Super has a huge following. Similar to Land Cruiser. And do you remember the Land Cruiser heritage ed..."
Porsche 911
"Oh, God. It's a lot cheaper than 9.11. But I drove that thing on the track."
Mazda MX-5 / Miata
"...eally great, but they made it just like the Mazda Miata, one size too small for big American people,"
Bronco Raptor
"...reasoning for putting, it's kind of like buying a Bronco Raptor on 37s, right? You don't need 37s, right?"
F-150 Raptor
"...ng for putting, it's kind of like buying a Bronco Raptor on 37s, right? You don't need 37s, right?"
Kia Sportage
"...es with the Kona, right? And it competes with the sportage, or not the sportage, the little one. The little ..."
Toyota RAV4
"...o if you don't need the size and the expense of a RAV4. Exactly."
Ford Bronco Sport
"... mean, potentially you could crash on this like a Bronco Sport. That's a little bigger."
Toyota Tundra
"...st-cutting recently? And I would point to the new Tundra where they had to replace 100,000 engines."
Toyota Tacoma
"...s some other issues that are coming to light that Tacoma has had some transmission issues. And I'm just wo..."
Toyota 4Runner
"...kind of looking back finally at cars like the old 4Runner, the old Tacoma, the Hilux that just had these bu..."
Toyota Hilux
"...at cars like the old 4Runner, the old Tacoma, the Hilux that just had these bulletproof reputation?"
Porsche Makan
"So one hell of a car. Now the Porsche Makan EV, gray car, tons of power,"
Audi Q6 Etron
"I'm talking about the Q5 e-tron. Q6 e-tron. Q6 e-tron, yeah."
Mercedes-Benz Sclass
"So we're talking BMW A8 or Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class. I think traditionally, any of the big sedans,"
G-Class Gwagon
"Tad P brings up a good point. The BMW XM was supposed to be BMW's answer to the G-Wagon, although we have heard rumblings of BMW's doing an actual off-road SUV."
Bentley Bentayga
"...mean I think they were going after G-Wagon, maybe Bentayga. Right, I'll give it."
Chevrolet Corvette
"... you go next one? I don't think I would buy a new Corvette. Which is funny, because we just bought one."
Mercedes-Benz EQS
"Yeah. I mean, I was just shopping around EQS Mercedes. I mean, the sedan's just never buy an e..."
Jeep Wrangler
"Use Tacomas are terrible values. Same thing with Wranglers. Same thing with Wranglers."
Ford Maverick
"...g to get a Tacoma, a Wrangler, a Bronco, a 911, a Maverick, a Maverick, anything that's super popular,"
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