Is it possible that all the affordable project cars are now taken?

Dartswinger70 said

My wife recently said something like new trucks were 47 K I said try 80K :) this was after i sepnt some time rebuiling and bushing the rear suspension on my Ford Ranger I said "Most wouldnt do it but its a 4X4 truck you dont junk it because the sprong hangers rusted out..."

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New truck prices are crazy, my 2017 ram stickered for 49K, two weeks ago I was getting the oil changed at the dealership, to kill time, walked around the lot, the same truck but a 2023, sticker price was 102K, WTF my wages have not gone up 50% in 6 years.
I am doing my best to keep the mileage low on my 2017, because it will be the last truck I buy new.