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"Time To Sell!" Doug Demuro's Shocking Prediction For Used Car Prices, Broke Buyers & 2026 Economy

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Feb 1, 2026
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Doug DeMuro
Doug DeMuro, automotive journalist and founder of Cars & Bids, shares his take on collector markets and modern car buying. He discusses how blockbuster auctions reshape values. He dives into which analog 1995–2008 cars may keep appreciating. He covers EV progress from China, risks of long loans, and practical picks under $30K.
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ADVICE

Avoid Long Loans On Depreciating Cars

  • Avoid financing traps: don’t buy depreciating cars with very long loans unless you plan to keep them long-term.
  • Evaluate loan terms and intended ownership duration before stretching payments to lower monthly costs.
ADVICE

Don't Chase 500+ Mile EVs For Everyone

  • Automakers avoid ultra-long EV range because cost, weight, and limited mass-market demand make it inefficient.
  • Focus on practical range that matches typical user behavior rather than engineering extremes.
INSIGHT

1995–2008: The Sweet Spot For Collectibles

  • The best era for future collectibles sits between 1995–2008 where cars were analog, fast, and still reliable.
  • Doug expects cars from that period to continue appreciating as 'sweet spot' collectibles.
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