[njharman]

What people are willing to pay for cars amazes me. Esp to rent a car they don't own. $4199 is $1399 more than I paid for (at police surplus) the 2011 car I've had for a few years. It costs me significantly less than $500/mo to operate and repair. The 2007 before, cost less and lasted 5 years before I wrecked it. I have the money, I earn more than $200k/yr, I just the value/cost for new cars is just not worth it.

[imperialdrive]

It is truly amazing, but then again, if you look at the percentage difference, so is paying for a latte at most places etc etc. To each his/her own. I say let the money flow because at the end of the day, it's just paper and numbers, and the joy of toys is priceless, not to mention the economy sort of depends on it!