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No one is "forcing" anyone to buy a "super heavy SUV. Make a better argument.
by doug_durham 8mo ago
No one is "forcing" anyone to buy a "super heavy SUV. Make a better argument.
- duped 8mo agoLast time I bought a car, I was replacing my 2010 CRV. If I wanted to purchase a subcompact SUV or hatchback sedan that was smaller and more fuel efficient I would have needed to wait at least six months. Economic realities do force decision making.
- nxm 8mo agoThat's not the full story. I presume it was some Toyota, which are in high demand. Plenty of small size alternatives are available from other brands with 0 wait time.
- duped 8mo agoThis was spread across multiple makes and models. The car I wound up with is larger than I would like, but you're right, it was in stock. Because the dealers stock what people want and lead times (at the time) were atrocious.
- doug_durham 8mo agoI could walk in to any number of dealers and purchase what you are describing tonight. I have an excellent electric SUV that I walked into a dealer an purchased.
- duped 8mo agoGood for you! I hate this trend on Hacker News where you share an anecdote and get replies calling you a liar. Cool?
- DANmode 8mo agoSo buy an SUV, or accept a huge hit in reliability driving a different brand? Now who’s leaving out part of the story?! :]
- roger110 8mo agoWas this that one year when the whole auto market was completely screwed up? This is normally not an issue. Also why do you need a hatchback instead of just a regular car?