Peter R. wrote:

Car dealers around my part of the US are now offering 6 year car loans!

Now? G

I've seen 72 month loans for years, now 84 months is available at my
normally very conservative credit union.

On the other hand, there are lots of folks who have leased vehicles that
they take a 5 year loan to purchase at the three year mark. A friend of
mine who sells loans tells me this isn't a rare thing.