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MineralMan

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11. You mean KIA and Hyundai, I assume.

Wed Oct 15, 2025, 02:21 PM

Oct 15

Well, I've owned two KIA Souls, both bought new, and they have been excellent little cars. I drove the 2013 Soul for seven trouble-free years and traded it for a 2020, for which I paid cash. Others might have different experiences with them, I suppose. I still have my 2020 Soul. I also have another South Korean made car, my 2021 Chevy Trax, built in a nearby factory to the Hyundai Kia facilities. It's quite similar in design and is also doing a great job of transporting me around. So, I'll have to take your assessment for what it is...

In any case, the point is that there are vehicles available for half the price discussed in the OP. The $50K number was an average price, so I'm sure there are others that fall well under that price.

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Sticker shock: Car prices top $50K for first time in US, Kelley Blue Book says [View all] dalton99a Oct 15 OP

Trump did that. W_HAMILTON Oct 15 #1

+1. Absolutely dalton99a Oct 15 #3

Not really given the cost only jumped about $2,000 this year EdmondDantes_ Oct 15 #4

I'm sure Trump appreciates you attempting to clarify all of that. BannonsLiver Oct 15 #5

Did you forget to supply an argument, or were you just trying to insult me? EdmondDantes_ Oct 15 #7

Simple question: would car prices be lower today if not for Trump's tariffs? W_HAMILTON Oct 15 #10

Simple is fine if one doesn't want to understand I suppose EdmondDantes_ Oct 15 #14

Yeah, I don't know what your agenda is, but that long a response for a simple yes/no question? W_HAMILTON Oct 15 #15

Thank you for your opinion but I'll trust Kelley Blue Book. W_HAMILTON Oct 15 #9

There are still a number of new cars available MineralMan Oct 15 #2

Two of the three manufacturers you listed are terrible. BannonsLiver Oct 15 #6

You mean KIA and Hyundai, I assume. MineralMan Oct 15 #11

It isn't just the sticker shock, the cost really hits when the loan terms are considered. . . kevinbgoode1 Oct 15 #8

I will never understand who is buying all these new cars Johnny2X2X Oct 15 #12

I didn't buy new cars until I was 70 years old. MineralMan Oct 15 #13