So, I was thinking I could buy a leftover 2013. However, they will not reduce the price. The 1832 model was in ads at $15K, starting
in Jan 2013. Yet, they want more than $15K for a used one. This makes no sense to me. If a Corolla has 15K miles on it and is a yr old,
it should sell for less than a new one did. So, I am looking at Versa or Sentra, because of the high priced used for Corolla.
To me a new quality car, like Corolla. Lasts 12-13 yrs or 150K miles. With the last 50K miles, likely needing repairs, sometimes very
expensive repairs. I divide $15K car by 150K miles. Giving a cost per mile of $.10. So, a used Corolla w/15K miles should sell for
at least $1500 less than new.
During my lifetime, I have owned 2 used and the last 2 I bought new. In 1993 for instance I paid $7K for a 8100 pickup. In 2002, I paid $11K for a Tacoma. That same truck would now be close to $20K, by the time I got it out the door. The value to the consumer, just in not what in the past. Any suggestions on how to stay with Toyota?