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Old 01-28-2015, 02:00 PM   #165
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Originally Posted by strat61caster View Post
I cannot fathom why the prices go up on aging vehicles...Every other product gets cheaper throughout it's production run except cars, it's not like the plant or dock workers have growing pay, Toyota is screwing over their bottom guys like every other corporation allowed to do so.
Part of the reason is changes in the car. The 2013 and 2015 base models are not the same. They've modified the suspension, changed out the base radio for one with a touch-screen, and added the shark-fin antenna (ones I know of the top of my head). None of that is "free" or probably an even swap since it means more "stuff" in the background including R&D, parts inventory, etc.
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