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68style · 05-26-2022, 01:01 PM

ICE cars have NOT gotten more expensive over time if you account for inflation, especially when you consider what you're getting for your money.

Example: I bought a 2000 Toyota Celica GT in 1999 for $23,850 (plus taxes and delivery) which, in today dollars, is $38,664. At the time, it was a front wheel drive, open diff, 5spd manual, 1.8L 140hp Corolla engine, power windows/locks/mirrors, no sunroof, no cruise control, CD/Cass, 2 airbags.

Today: A 2022 Toyota GR86 is $31,490 (plus taxes and delivery) and is rear wheel drive, limited slip diff, 6spd manual, 2.4L 228hp, power everything, cruise control, bluetooth, at least 4 airbags.

So not only is a basic sporty car from the same company a MUCH better car today with way more power, a more expensive drivetrain (rear wheel drive configuration), and safer for occupants -- it's also substantially cheaper to buy.

05-26-2022, 01:01 PM	#1332
68style Performance Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Richmond Posts: 19,410 Thanked 21,415 Times in 7,300 Posts Failed 331 Times in 220 Posts	ICE cars have NOT gotten more expensive over time if you account for inflation, especially when you consider what you're getting for your money. Example: I bought a 2000 Toyota Celica GT in 1999 for $23,850 (plus taxes and delivery) which, in today dollars, is $38,664. At the time, it was a front wheel drive, open diff, 5spd manual, 1.8L 140hp Corolla engine, power windows/locks/mirrors, no sunroof, no cruise control, CD/Cass, 2 airbags. Today: A 2022 Toyota GR86 is $31,490 (plus taxes and delivery) and is rear wheel drive, limited slip diff, 6spd manual, 2.4L 228hp, power everything, cruise control, bluetooth, at least 4 airbags. So not only is a basic sporty car from the same company a MUCH better car today with way more power, a more expensive drivetrain (rear wheel drive configuration), and safer for occupants -- it's also substantially cheaper to buy.