« Reply #27 on: December 17, 2013, 02:29:21 pm »
With car pricing, consumers' cost expectations seem to lag inflation. Cars cost more than they did in 2003. The expectation that $25k will buy you decently equipped economy car isn't so true anymore.
Anyone shopping a $25,000 (pre-tax) Mazda3 should disagree with you passionately. It's not only well-equipped, it's a very capable driver's car too.
Spend $26k and you get a Kia with not only Bluetooth and leather, but nav, heated & cooled seats, etc. etc.
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