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How to loose $47,000 in 1 year [Autohacker’s Digest]

Last edit: October 27 2024 • 208 view

Autohacker’s Weekly Digest. October 27th, 2024

The goal of this digest is to help you avoid common mistakes when buying at auctions and assist you in purchasing a GREAT DEAL on a car at the best possible price!

$60,000 depreciation in 3 years…

I’m part of several car groups on Facebook, and I don’t get why people are so excited about buying new cars and showing them off.

Sure, the new car smell is nice, but there’s not much else that makes them special. Some might say that selling expensive cars with a rebuilt title is harder, and maybe that’s true. But why not look for a lightly used one and save a lot of $?

For example, I checked wholesale auction prices for a 2023 BMW M4 Comp X Drive, and the average price is $75,000—that’s a $47,000 discount!

Red 2025 BMW M4 Competition exterior and interior shots for depreciation value analysis

Deal of the week

2002 Hyundai Elantra. Sold for $500 via LIVE bidding.

What a DEAL!

Normal wear & tear, run and drive condition. It could be a great choice for your first car!
If you’re looking for BIG savings, place your bids in the LIVE Bidding.

Black Hyundai Elantra sedan parked at a salvage auction lot

My choice of the week

2018 GMC Sierra 1500. Sold for $7,500.

What a DEAL!

Flood damage. Title type: CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION.

You won’t be able to register this car in the US, but it’s an excellent option for export.

Black GMC Sierra Denali pickup truck with aftermarket wheels at salvage auction lot

$25 Deal

2003 Ford Expedition sold at Copart for $25!

Minor dent/scratches, no run and drive condition. This car may need repairs, but it’s still an awesome deal!

White Ford Expedition SUV parked at a salvage auction lot

$80 deal

2010 Volkswagen CC sold at Copart for $80.

Flood damage, won’t start. You could sell it for parts or rebuild it, but you can’t go wrong with $80 for a car! What a DEAL!

Dark brown Volkswagen CC sedan with biohazard warning label at salvage auction lot

$100 deal

2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class sold at IAAI for $100.

Impossible, right?! Well, great deal happens daily!

Black Mercedes-Benz R-Class wagon with inspection markings at salvage auction lot

Thank you for reading my digest, and have a great day!

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Andrew AutoHacker

P.S. If you enjoyed my digest, you might also like my Facebook community of Autohackers. I share my knowledge there daily. My primary goal is to assist you in finding your dream car at a 50% discount. Join the community and benefit from the valuable information and insights I provide!

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