Low (zero) stock on dealer lots in my area...

[2021nightshade4x4]

The Toyota dealer I bought my 4runner from called on Saturday asking if I wanted to "sell it for 110% of current market value".
No thanks.

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[repo]

That said I do sort of wonder if we aren't in WW3 already without realizing, and witnessing hybrid/non-linear warfare in play. The cyber attack certainly makes me wonder.

 

[repo]

This is a temporary situation, but temporary in terms of 1/2 a year, not weeks.

Many industries lowered sales forecasts and related purchasing activities a lot last year when covid hit and it was unclear how it would all play out - they were being conservative so they could conserve cash to survive an extended recession.

North America has rebounded way more quickly than anticipated back then, and because there are 6-month+ lead times on a lot of things (chips, components, etc.) supply is behind where demand is for finished goods, because the supply chain needs to catch up.

Overall the capacity is there, it's just a temporary problem because of demand forecasts that were way too pessimistic.

So yeah, if you want something now, you wont get a screaming deal, but if you can wait half a year, it will be back closer to "normal" ...

Add to this scarcity mindset, low interest rates and a bit of panic buying and you have what we're seeing. Wait it out if you can.

 

[BorotHex]

That said I do sort of wonder if we aren't in WW3 already without realizing, and witnessing hybrid/non-linear warfare in play. The cyber attack certainly makes me wonder.

Well, as usual the Fed gov doesn’t do anything until it has to. Once the USA wakes up, these hackers and nations are going to pay, but it’s going to take a total disaster, as usual.

 

[mo_mo]

Well, as usual the Fed gov doesn’t do anything until it has to. Once the USA wakes up, these hackers and nations are going to pay, but it’s going to take a total disaster, as usual.

Why would the we the people do anything to force businesses to hire proper IT and defend themselves... freeduummmmbbbbbb :surfer:

More taxes to protect businesses from opening up emails that they shouldn't... no thank you :AK47:

 

[PhotoRunner]

I guess I’m lucking out in selling my house now, but I’m going to be stuck paying a premium for the 4Runner. Unfortunately, my ex is taking our other car and I don’t want to have my ‘07 to be my only ride. I guess I could buy a Kia, lol, or a Jeep, LOL!

 

[matoolie]

My local dealer typically had 12 -18 4Runners listed on their website at any given time. Yes some would be already sold before arriving, even the Pro I ordered was on their website until I did the paperwork. But now their site only shows 1.