Why do people feel they need to "justify" buying a new car?
Because it is a lot of money? and if in a year you feel that you made a mistake your pretty much S.O.L.
Well, if they can justify selling their "old" $25,000 car for $10,000, then pay $20,000 to get a Fit/Yaris so they can save $250 in gas then they're SOL regardless.
It drives me nuts when people try and "justify" a car on some half-baked financial basis when all they wanna do is buy a new car 'cause they want to and they can. I say if you want to...and you can...have at it and enjoy it!