Unsold cars around the world

[tjts1]

Originally Posted by cfg83

(dated February 28, 2009) :

These pictures are at least a year old. Some of the cars pictured haven't been in production for years now.
The Big Picture Blog Archive Unsold Cars Around the World

February 28th, 2009
Unsold Cars Around the World

[Christ]

Why does it really matter how old the pictures are?

I'm sure some of the cars that are pictured in those images are somewhat more than a year old, which is the whole point. They're cars that were/are (as of the time of the images) unsold, and probably will remain that way until their market value is so low, they're recycled.

I fail to understand where the date of the images has any relevance?

[tjts1]

Originally Posted by Christ

Why does it really matter how old the pictures are?

Because the information is no longer true. Look up the dealer supply of cars any of the manufacturers. Making this sound like its current information is disingenuous.

Originally Posted by Christ

I fail to understand

Recognizing the problem is the first step to enlightenment.

[Christ]

That breeds the question of why it's no longer true. Is it because those vehicles eventually sold? (highly unlikely) or is it because they were "taken care of"? (more likely).

If it is indeed the latter, the information is still valid, as I believe the point of the information is to identify wasteful manufacturing, which still occurs.

[tjts1]

Originally Posted by Christ

That breeds the question of why it's no longer true. Is it because those vehicles eventually sold?

A little more research on your part would go a long way. Yes, they were ALL sold eventually and if you haven't been paying attention, demand for new cars has increased dramatically in the last year. There was a little something called 'cash for clunkers' between then and now. You might have heard of it? Most of europe and the US had similar programs.

[Christ]

And yet, there are still unsold cars sitting in car lots. Hm.

Some of which are over a year old. LOL.



But that's OK, cuz it don't matter once they're over a year old, right?

[tjts1]

Originally Posted by Christ

And yet, there are still unsold cars sitting in car lots.

This is a NOT TRUE but thanks for trying. Try doing your homework next time.

[Christ]

Really? It's not true? How do you explain the 2 lots local to me that have '07's in them with NEW stickers in the windows?

A little less condescension on your part would go a long way, as well, bud.

EDIT - Ok, one lot. The other one finally got Chrysler to pay for their cars after being shut down.

[tjts1]

How do you explain reality disagreeing with your point of view?

[Christ]

Originally Posted by tjts1

A little more research on your part would go a long way. Yes, they were ALL sold eventually and if you haven't been paying attention, demand for new cars has increased dramatically in the last year. There was a little something called 'cash for clunkers' between then and now. You might have heard of it? Most of europe and the US had similar programs.

Since you added this in 3 posts later, I'll address it now.

This only slightly moves the question from whether or not they were sold to how wasteful the practice became.

Also, I'm well aware of the existence of the cash for clunkers program. The point of the site, and consequently, my POV of this post, is about how wasteful those cars had become. Thanks for supporting it.

To end the argument, you're absolutely correct, to a degree. The overproduction doesn't occur on that scale anymore, and it was a timed thing, that was due to whatever circumstances they put on it.

However, you're absolutely incorrect in saying that there are no older cars that still sit on lots, and that's simple fact. I'm sure there also aren't boats and docks filled with cars that are waiting for delivery. It doesn't change the fact that you were being condescending in your response to the thread.