11 car models that were just discontinued which means ‘deep discounts’ right now

When a car model gets discontinued, dealerships often slash prices to clear inventory. These 11 vehicles just ended production and that means big discounts and strong negotiating power for buyers looking for value before they disappear.

Chevy Camaro

Man, I can’t believe the Camaro’s done. Again. It’s like watching a friend who keeps quitting social media, you know they’ll be back, but it still stings. Not gonna lie, I always thought it looked better parked than driven. Those blind spots could swallow a Prius whole. And now they’re basically giving them away, like $40k-ish for the last ones if you find a dealer desperate enough. Smells like burnt rubber and nostalgia.

Dodge Charger

Okay but this one hurts. The Charger was like that loud cousin who always shows up late but still makes the night more fun. Big, stupid power, bad on gas, good on vibes. I saw one on the lot last week for mid $30k and almost did something dumb. You ever drive something that just makes you grin even when you know it’s impractical? That’s a Charger. Gonna miss those rumbling exhausts like you miss an unhealthy relationship.

Chrysler 300

Honestly, I thought this thing died years ago. It feels timeless and outdated at the same time. Like an old rapper in a new tracksuit. But hey, you can get one for maybe $35k now, and it still looks like money. My uncle had one, beige interior that smelled like cologne and regret.

Kia Stinger

Oh, the Stinger… the one car every Kia salesman talked about like it was a Ferrari. I actually liked it though. Sleek, fast, surprisingly nice to sit in. The GT version could fly. Now that they’re gone, they’re going cheap, something like $33k or so. I remember first driving one and thinking, “damn, Kia’s finally cool.” Guess that was short lived, huh?

Toyota Avalon

This car was like a warm blanket. Comfortable, quiet, just calm. Nobody gets excited about an Avalon, but I kinda do. It’s the car equivalent of a nap after Thanksgiving dinner. The last ones are going around $36k and honestly worth it if you hate noise. It always smelled faintly new car no matter how old it was. Weird gift Toyota had there.

Mazda MX-30

Ha, this thing. The electric one with range so short it basically said “stay local.” Feels more like a science experiment than a car, but it had this cool minimalist vibe. Doors that opened the wrong way but somehow felt right. Dealers practically throwing them out now, like $24k. Cute city car, but I’d get range anxiety just thinking about a road trip.

Ford Escape Hybrid (sorta)

They didn’t kill the Escape completely, just the hybrid trim, which feels weird cause wasn’t that the point? Anyway, I rented one once, and the seat was so firm it felt like IKEA made it. But it cruised well, quiet, efficient, like a toaster with wheels. Probably find one for around $28k now if anyone cares.

Hyundai Veloster

This one always confused me. Three doors. Like, who came up with that? But I loved it. It looked like a happy frog on caffeine. The turbo ones were sneaky fun. I heard they stopped production and there are still a few sitting unsold for like $23k. I kinda want one just for the weirdness alone.

Nissan Maxima

You ever forget a car exists until someone mentions it? That’s the Maxima. Nissan’s idea of sporty luxury that never really decided which one it wanted to be. The steering was always too light. But the interior, buttery soft seats. Right now, you can probably haggle one down to $38k if the salesman’s desperate enough. My dad almost bought one, ended up with a Camry. Regret never looked so beige.

Buick Encore

Okay, no offense to anyone, but this thing always looked like it was designed by committee. It’s small but tall, fancy but cheap feeling, I don’t know. But some people swear by it. There’s probably one sitting at a dealer dusty and forgotten for $25k. I sat in one once, and I swear it smelled like crayons and old gum. Not a dealbreaker though.

Mitsubishi Mirage

And here it is, the hero and victim all at once. Everyone loves to bash the Mirage but somehow it just kept living. Now it’s gone, and I feel weirdly sad? It was slow, yes, but also honest. Cheap car energy in a world that’s forgotten what cheap meant. You could still find one for under $18k, which is wild. It’s the kind of car you spill coffee in and don’t even apologize to it.