Are Sand Car Sales An Economic Indicator?

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Seems like there are a lot of nice sand cars listed that are not selling. This is across all price ranges. Some are clearly priced too high but quite a few seem priced right and still not moving. I'm curious if anything can be inferred about the economy from this? Obviously, these type of toys are optional and are the first things to slow down when the economy slows. Similar to boats, RV's and classic cars. RV's have slowed but doesn't appear to be as much as sand cars. Boats seem to be holding up better but I only look at certain market segments.

Is this all attributable to inflation, lay-offs, higher interest rates and stagnant housing? Or is it just getting back to pre-covid normal?
 
I am a man of many hobbies and it's slow across the board.. people are taking on a lot of debt right now
 
Sand Cars are unique in many ways, only a handful of builders left in the industry and those are all the high-end builders.
Seems the builders are catering to the top 1% in my opinion which I kind of get, if you can make the same money selling 10 cars versus 25 cars then why add the stress of more work for the same $$$
If you noticed at the SSSS most of the new cars at the show were all in the $300K realm 😲 All of this leads to the used markets as well, supply & demand....the folks to afford a $300K Sand Car most likely will buy new vs used for that kind of cash!
The evolution of the SXS's (MavR / ProR) I think is also what is hurting the used rail markets...easy to buy and maintain a new SXS vs. a used Rail....Rails are not easy on the pocketbook and the new SXS's are a lot of fun with good performance.
A couple of our guys in our group sold their rails for the MavR and they seem very happy with their decisions so far.
I've owned both and ultimately prefer a Rail....but I wouldn't mind having a MavR as well....just need to convince the wife on why I need (want) both!! 😁
 
As LegitDuner said it’s across the board. RV sales are in the toilet.. Boat sales are literally feast or famine week by week right now but not much better than rv’s..

I am gonna revamp all my shit because anything I sell is Pennie’s on the dollar and for some reason the only shit I want they all think it’s still worth a dollar.. lol

RD
 
i think people are holding onto money for a while to see what plays out. I'm in the grocery business, we have 9 divisions and our division is down about 30% right now. our biggest customers are the biggest declines and they are hispanic stores. Our budget went straight to the crapper when the ICE deal went down, with one of our biggest customers in dallas showing the biggest hit.
 
Stuff is coming to reality. But like one mentioned options for a middle class buyer is limited with sand rails. The big builders have their clients who buy every year and won’t bother building a budget build. That only leaves what is out there for sale.

Why sxs sales are popular can go into dealer sign and drive in the dunes or off road.

Similar for boats. Real hard to find a 23 or under custom builder when majority can focus on 30 ft plus builds that again have a clientele leaving smaller used boats holding good value for now atleast.
 
Side by sides filled the market for the middle class buyer. I have a huge variety, ability to finance, parts availability, good performance options, multi-terrain, registerable, insurable, and a vast aftermarket.
 
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