https://crappycar.io/numbers/feedThe Numbers — CrappyCar WitchOriginal data analysis from the only automotive tool with no financial interest in what you decide.2026-05-08T00:00:00ZCrappyCar Witchhttps://crappycar.iohttps://crappycar.io/numbers/price-geographyWhere You Buy Your Used Car Matters2026-05-08T00:00:00ZUsed car prices vary by more than 16 percentage points across US states after controlling for vehicle type, age, and mileage. Analysis of 66,750 dealer listings: Alaska, Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest are the most expensive markets; New Jersey and Florida are the cheapest.https://crappycar.io/numbers/truck-beltThe Truck Belt: Where Trucks Dominate Dealer Inventory2026-05-03T00:00:00ZPickup truck share in dealer inventory ranges from 8% in Florida and New Jersey to nearly 40% in Wyoming — a 5× gap that reshapes used car prices across state lines. Analysis of 65,939 dealer listings reveals where trucks are cheap, where they're expensive, and why Iowa is the biggest surprise.https://crappycar.io/numbers/gas-mileage-ceilingThe Gas Mileage Ceiling: Why a Newer Gas Car Won't Lower Your Fuel Bill2026-04-19T00:00:00ZICE fuel efficiency has flatlined at 22.8 MPG since 2017. Analysis of 27,849 EPA vehicle records shows that buying a newer gas car delivers no meaningful fuel savings over a 2018–2020 model. The only exit is a hybrid.