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In reply to the discussion: Millennials And Gen Z Can't Afford Their Auto Loans, And It's Only Getting Worse [View all]Celerity
(54,935 posts)45. Here is a listing for new 2023 Mirages in the US, if you are wondering about prices.
https://www.cars.com/shopping/mitsubishi-mirage-2023/
You have to enter in your postal code and distance to extend the search in order to get an accurate reading.
Interest rates are not an issue for us, as we pay cash, but I can easily see people getting hammered, as the US seems to have far fewer consumer protections and a very predatory mindset on balance than I have seen over here in the EU and the UK.
We did not have to purchase a car whilst I read for my MBA in Los Angeles, we had access to one via my father. I hated driving there at first (wrong side of the road!), but got used to it. Of course Sweden is also, like the US, right-hand traffic, so now I am used to both. In fact, when we go back to London or Barbados, left-hand traffic now seems a bit strange at first, lolol.
You have to enter in your postal code and distance to extend the search in order to get an accurate reading.
Interest rates are not an issue for us, as we pay cash, but I can easily see people getting hammered, as the US seems to have far fewer consumer protections and a very predatory mindset on balance than I have seen over here in the EU and the UK.
We did not have to purchase a car whilst I read for my MBA in Los Angeles, we had access to one via my father. I hated driving there at first (wrong side of the road!), but got used to it. Of course Sweden is also, like the US, right-hand traffic, so now I am used to both. In fact, when we go back to London or Barbados, left-hand traffic now seems a bit strange at first, lolol.
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Millennials And Gen Z Can't Afford Their Auto Loans, And It's Only Getting Worse [View all]
BlueWaveNeverEnd
Jul 2023
OP
Here is a listing for new 2023 Mirages in the US, if you are wondering about prices.
Celerity
Jul 2023
#45
Except there are very few dealers offering those types of cars at MSRP.
Progressive Lawyer
Jul 2023
#38
my car passes inspection.. 12 year old car. It doesn't have the backup cameras, computer screen and
BlueWaveNeverEnd
Jul 2023
#16
Some states still have an active "Cash for Clunkers" program. California for example.
Progressive Lawyer
Jul 2023
#37
My point was that most young people I have seen try to get cheap and used cars but
Jspur
Jul 2023
#39
The American manufacturers are to blame for this - they refuse to make affordable cars
FakeNoose
Jul 2023
#11