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ShowMe — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 00:32:13 GMT

This may seem foolish to some of you, but it seems like there have been more of these commercials on TV than ever before.....and so many cars that go so very fast. Just can't understand the reasoning with showing how fast these cars can go...... And so many of the cars they are showing are so very expensive that the average person cannot afford them. They are even showing how much it costs to lease one. Also have noticed how loud these vehicles are......

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Mz iMac — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 00:42:34 GMT

New cars (2017) come out between August through October. Reason for so many new car commercials & what these new cars can do.

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bri20 — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 00:49:18 GMT

We just leased a new car last week. Fabulous deal on a 2017 - new models are coming out this time of year

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 00:53:40 GMT

My DH has been 'trying' to purchase a new car....last week the salesman called and told my husband that 'his car' would be in the next day and to come out a look at it (we did not order a car!) Then the salesman called that day and said the car didn't come in....we have yet to hear from him again,

this is a dealer in our small town.

In another townn about 15 miles away he was also working with a salesman that two weeks ago just quit calling! What is going on with sales people? We took a drive this evening to another town about 30 minutes from us, they had one car on the lot that that he could possibly be interested in but the price was $30,000! We certainly have no intention of paying that kind of money for a Ford Fusion! Cars are just to expensive.

Sorry OP didn't meat to hijack your thread....just venting!

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Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 01:01:38 GMT

I just bought a 2017 Acura. I love it. My daughter drove it this weekend. A lot of people don't like the way it doesn't have a gear shift (buttons) but I like it. The new cars have a lot of new safety features.

As far as how fast they can go, I guess there are still people out there who think they can still go fast, whatever. In the DC area it's too conjested to go fast, that's a joke!

There are areas where people can afford expensive cars. I know in the DC area you don't see many cars older than a few years. I think in this country people still see having a fancy new car as a symbol.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 01:09:36 GMT

@Annabellethecat66....My dh has always traded cars every 3 years the car he is currently driving is 5 years old...not old by some standards but he wants to trade....just cannot seem to find a car! Most vehicles on the lots are trucks or SUV's he wants a car.

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BriggsiePeawiggle — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 01:16:20 GMT

I just bought a new Chrysler Pacifica Touring-L last Tuesday, and I totally love it. I wish I COULD see a commercial for it just so I could look at it on TV.

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Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 01:22:48 GMT

I tell my son-in-law what kind of car I want and I want everything you can get on it. I don't care a lot about the colors (not much to choose from!) I didn't even know what color I was getting when I went to pick it up.

We go to the dealership and my son-in-law says (pointing to a car) "That must be your car". I said, "Oh! OK". I just don't like real red cars.

I only like SUV's. My late husband had a dealership license. He'd bring home every make of car (brand new with no mileage) from the car auctions. I'd drive it for a month or two and then we'd sell it. So, I've driven a lot of different cars, I know what I like.

There are a lot of nice cars out there. My daughter just said she was in an Infinity sedan and it was nice. What some people call luxury cars aren't a lot more than other cars (like Camrys), I don't think.

I leased my last car but I'll probably only drive this for a few years and then give it to my granddaughter who will be 16 by then (and she can drive me around) Ha!

Come back and let us know what you got. I think it's neat to hear what others drive.

Remember in the old, old days when a friend or neighbor got a car, everyone would come out and look at it and it would be a big deal? That was neat!

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GATORGIRL — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 01:26:23 GMT

@BriggsiePeawiggle wrote:
I just bought a new Chrysler Pacifica Touring-L last Tuesday, and I totally love it. I wish I COULD see a commercial for it just so I could look at it on TV.

@BriggsiePeawiggle

Is this it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUkP-RvJJko&list=PLVCNuSyxRxggKTyPsBR1YzhD52X6nXofC

If not, you might search on YouTube.

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AKgirl2 — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 02:02:50 GMT

It's out with the old and in with the new! Make room for 2017 models...

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Mz iMac — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 02:02:51 GMT

@Mom2Dogs

Usually when a sales person stops calling is because they "sold" the car you were interested in & the person paid higher than what you wanted to pay for it.

I am in the market for a new car. I have been researching for a year. The 2017 Ford Fiesta I want does not come out till October. Maybe the last few weeks of September.

I do not want all the bells & whistles. Just the basics-radio, automatic transmission & everything else that is "standard." No extras. I do not have the inclination of pursuing a Ph.D just to learn how to use all the bells & whistles.

After much researching, I am going the True Car route. Lucky for me, there is a "True Car" dealership 2 miles from me. So once the newer Fiestas comes out, I will be visiting the dealership on Sundays when the place is closed, check out all sticker prices & colors available to get the ball rolling when it's time to wheel & deal. A male will accompany me **just in case.**

SIDEBAR: The dealerships in my area hire HIGH SCHOOLERS to teach those interested in buying how to use all the gadgets these newer cars have now.

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shoekitty — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 02:24:01 GMT

We just bought a Land Rover L4 landmark, and I am officially in love. I don,t think I have ever seen a commercial for it though. Has anyone else?

I just watch too many British television programs, lol

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hckynut — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 06:44:51 GMT

@ShowMe wrote:
This may seem foolish to some of you, but it seems like there have been more of these commercials on TV than ever before.....and so many cars that go so very fast. Just can't understand the reasoning with showing how fast these cars can go...... And so many of the cars they are showing are so very expensive that the average person cannot afford them. They are even showing how much it costs to lease one. Also have noticed how loud these vehicles are......

@ShowMe,

I have been a "car guy" since 1950. Loved and also raced cars for many years. Now I DVR almost every tv show I watch, mainly to fast forward past the commercials.

When I see car commercials go by on FF, I many times do a fast reverse to watch it. I am not seeing all these "fast and expensive cars" you mention. Fact, most of the ones I see, do not even show the price of the car. I have seen some that "lease" cars for X$$$$ per month, but never seen an actual MSRP on any of the cars.

How can a car be "loud" on a tv commercial, unless one cranks up the volume on their tv or audio output? Are these commercials showing the speedometer or tachometer so you can see the speed?

You've lost me on this one, I just don't get why you listed all these things about car commercials.

Do you own a time shifting electronic device? If not, you might give it some thought. That way you can buzz right on by any commercial you don't want to watch, or hear "expensive loud cars".

hckynut(john)

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CelticCrafter — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 10:31:41 GMT

We bought a Nissan Sentra exactly a year ago this past weekend.

I love that little car.

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febe1 — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 11:38:34 GMT

New cars don't matter much to me, just that they are dependable and don't break down on me ever. However, I just got a new Kia, and I have to admit I am loving my Panic Button, Opening doors & trunk buttons. It's got so many new things, I just read the book as I need them. Never understood the desire or interest men have in owning the newest and latest gadgets, etc. on new cars. And I sure don't care if they go l00 miles an hour. What for?

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SahmIam — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:32:30 GMT

I won't buy a new car. I have in the past but see no reason to I hit up CarMax for 2 year old when I need to buy one. I'll be in the market next year and I'll see what they have regarding Expedition's.

I haven't noticed the increase in ad's, to be honest.

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SeaMaiden — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:37:33 GMT

@ShowMe wrote:
This may seem foolish to some of you, but it seems like there have been more of these commercials on TV than ever before.....and so many cars that go so very fast. Just can't understand the reasoning with showing how fast these cars can go...... And so many of the cars they are showing are so very expensive that the average person cannot afford them. They are even showing how much it costs to lease one. Also have noticed how loud these vehicles are......

These commercials showing cars going fast... and on rugged terrain are made for the male viewer.... men like a fast and rugged car. Women want a safe car.... a pretty car.... it is all marketing.

As far as price, yes, I agree that the average American probably is buying a car that they can not afford. It is like the American Dream. People want nice cars and nice homes. They will go into debt to have these two things.... become slave to the payments. It is truely sad.....

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MoJoV — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:50:18 GMT

@ShowMe,I agree. So many car commercials show the cars racing around streets. One even has kids on the sidewalk watching the car roar by. Not a pretty sight and how does that sell cars?

I just want a car that runs well and isn't a dented rust bucket. I drive a 5 year old Nissan Rogue,runs well,looks good. My DH drives a 15 year old Buick,pristine and rides like a dream. I doubt he would ever give that car up and why should he,it's never given any problems.

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Plaid Pants2 — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:32:27 GMT

I have a 2013 Toyota Carolla that I bought in 2014, that had only 11,000 miles on it.

I plan on keeping it until the wheels fall off.

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Krimpette — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:37:30 GMT

I'm still hanging onto my 2005 Mercury Montego with less than 50,000 miles on it. I love this car!