What happens to unsold new cars at the end of the model's year? (F150, lease)

[Marv101]

There's no reason for a brand-new car to go to auction if it remains unsold when the next year's model comes out; that makes no sense whatsoever.

It makes it much more likely that you'll get a much better deal than someone buying a brand new one.

Chances are that such a car will command a series of hefty reductions from the MSRP until somebody buys it.

[MJ7]

they have huge incentives to potential buyers to pick up a last year model, and many people will buy these due to the huge discounts, in fact many people wont shop for a new car until the years end to take advantage of the deals, some cases its an automatic 2-5k right off the top of the vehicle, too bad the same thing cant be said about used cars...but then again it just goes to show how much the dealers are reaping off the new car sales.

[xjken]

The best deal I ever got on a new car was a new 1989 Chrysler Lebaron Turbo GTC. I bought it in April of 1991 off the showroom. The window sticker had an MSRP of $17,700+, I paid $10,000 even out the door with a new battery, oil change, radiator flush, Free 3 year scheduled maintenance and carpeted factory floor mats. I kept asking for stuff and they kept saying yes. According to the dealer they could not sell the car because it had a 5 speed manual. My wife drove that car for 8 years until my son wrecked it. She loved that car, it was quick and handled great but her favorite thing was the exhaust note and way it rumbled. Chrysler had some excellent turbo models back in the day but the Lebaron Turbo II GTC was one of their best kept secrets.

[asubram3]

So if a 2013 model car remains on the dealer lot until mid 2014 and then gets sold will it be titled as a 2013 or as a 2014 year vehicle?

[Tennesseestorm]

Originally Posted by asubram3

So if a 2013 model car remains on the dealer lot until mid 2014 and then gets sold will it be titled as a 2013 or as a 2014 year vehicle?

2013. The cars are titled based on the year on the window sticker. Some cars up the year earlier than others. For example, some 2014 models may have came out in February of 2013, but some may not have come out until October of 2013.

In 2011, Honda came out with the 2012 Honda Civic in March and called it a 2012 model... but my 2012 Civic was made in October of 2012 and is still a 2012 model, but by October, most models have already changed over to the new year.

[SOON2BNSURPRISE]

Just remembered something. In January of 2000 I bought a new Hyundai Accent. It was a redesign and the first year that Hyundai placed a 10 year 100,000 mile warranty on their cars. The Oxnard Dealer had just 2 of the new models as Hyundai had been slow to roll the car out that year. For the new car they wanted $9,800 or so. At the time the dealer also had one 1999 2 door accent on the lot. They were asking $5,500 for the 1999 model car. I checked and the 1999 cars invoiced for $8,500 or so back in 1999. Looking back I should have bought that lone 1999 car. I still own the 2000 Hyundai Accent, but on price point I always think what a bargain for the 1999 model car. Maybe some other time. LOL

[djcash33]

Some go to auction some sold for less some transferred to the used lots it all depends on dealership

[Garth Stone]

Virgo was all that the answer you wanted?

[vision33r]

The parts alone are worth more than the entire car.

[OotsaPootsa]

Originally Posted by asubram3

So if a 2013 model car remains on the dealer lot until mid 2014 and then gets sold will it be titled as a 2013 or as a 2014 year vehicle?

The year of manufacture (based on the VIN) determines the model year for that unit.