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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. |
Strong Yen
might have something to do with it. Mid 2011 to Mid 2012 was a strong Yen period (Japanese export relatively expensive). After about mid-October 2012 (which would be about same time 2013 model year started to show up), the Yen started to get weaker and weaker. Moved from about 80 Yen/dollar to about 120 Yen/dollar we see today.
http://www.xe.com/currencycharts/?fr...to=JPY&view=5Y
So if Yen stays weak or gets weaker, we may see a modest price cut, especially if the Twin makes it to a complete refresh. Although I doubt it. My guess is prices won't move if Yen stays over 110 Yen/dollar.