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Tried to buy a Camry last week. A well-equipped XSE is $38k. A base Highlander is $42k. The average new car transaction price is now over $48k. I remember when you could get a loaded midsize sedan for under $30k. What happened? Is it just corporate greed or are cars genuinely that much better?

My wife wants to go full EV for our next car. I'm hesitant. We do a 400-mile drive to visit family 3-4 times a year. I know the charging network has improved but I keep hearing horror stories about broken chargers and 45-minute waits. For those who've owned an EV for 2+ years and do regular road trips: is range anxiety real or just fear of the unknown?

Seeing 2024 Model Y Long Range for around $35k with 20k miles. Tempted but I've heard the 2026 refresh has new battery tech and updated interior. Anyone who owns a 2024 — any regrets? How's the battery degradation after 2 years? And is the FSD subscription actually worth the $200/month?

Looking at either the 2026 Silverado 1500 LT with the 6.2L V8 or the F-150 XLT with the 3.5L EcoBoost for towing our new travel trailer (7,200 lbs loaded). Both seem capable on paper but I want real owner experiences. How's the stability? Fuel economy while towing? Any issues with transmission temps on long grades?

Cross-shopping the 330i, Integra Type S, and Genesis G70 3.3T. The BMW is the most expensive by $8-10k. Is the driving experience really that much better or am I just paying for the badge? I test drove all three and the Genesis surprised me the most.