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Originally Posted by strat61caster
To the topic.
I cannot fathom why the prices go up on aging vehicles, there is a direct correlation with the MSRP on the FR-S and the sales decline, whether or not it's meaningful is up to you.
In 2012 you could buy a base MT for ~$24,955
In 2013 the price went up to ~$25,255,
No changes to the model just a January 1st 2013 price increase, one that I got stuck with 
The 2014 model starts at ~$25,470
The 2015 model starts at ~$25,670
Fuckin' why. 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. |
Eh, point of order. US production people get consistent annual increases. They don't earn as much as UAW line workers but don't receive taxpayer bailouts either. Also, Toyota has never had a layoff at any US plant.
The Longshoremen's current annual income averages $245,000+ benefits in the West coast ports for what is effectively part-time work. Good job if you can get one, but they're patronage so you prolly can't. This month they're threatening to strike for even higher wages. It's no wonder Toyota is deeply involved with the new Baja port at Punta Colonet.