A client wants a good sedan 5-7 yrs old. Really wants a mid-size car. Wants to keep it for quite some time so reliability is a factor. How much does a GOOD car cost VS one with a bad reputation? Here's todays example....
2017 Toyota Camry LE, 147,000 km, fairly basic, ex-rental, three small accidents (total $7800) it sold for $18,800
2017 Hyundai Sonata GL, 104Km, again, fairly basic but has a few more features than the Yota, clean title no accidents. Sells for $10,400
So, would you pay $8400 more for a car with 43,000 more km just because its far more reliable? Or would you buy the discount brand and warranty up as much as possible and cross your fingers? I really think that Sonata was a good buy, but the client (like many people) knows how reliable newer Hyundai's are and how the 2.4 in particular has a tendency to meltdown. This one might be tricky as his budget is $18,000 including any taxes.....