As most of you are aware, SUVs are the in thing, and sedans aren't selling well. In order to sell their 2017 Camrys, Toyota has a $2750 (Cali) or $3k (Nevada) rebate. USAA/TrueCar shows an estimated LE dealer price of $17671 and a SE price of $18,267 where I am now in NoCal. I don't absolutely need a new car, but at those prices, it's hard to pass up.
Pros - Toyota reliability, ease to work on. Low cost of ownership. Updated safety and electronic equipment.
Cons - Boring to drive. After they are still running at the 15-20 year point they don't break, but you wish they would so you could justify getting something new. Not available with manual transmission.
I could make my wife happy with an Accord with a MT, but can't justify paying $4k over the Camry SE.
I have recently retired, and after handling some of my parent's estate matters, look to do some extensive traveling across the country. I'd be willing to get rid of 2 or 3 current vehicles to justify the purchase. Current road vehicles are a 2013 1500 4WD Silverado (nicknamed Luxo Truck - comfortable, reliable, and able to handle the previously required trip to grandma's house during winter storms), 2005 Colorado (basic road transportation and light hauling), 2000 Cad Deville (I had maintained it well for my parents, and couldn't let it go for the current low value, but like the Colorado it has little utility). Also have a 20 year old C2500 HD pickup for hauling that I will never sell, and the spouse has an older around town car she will keep.
I welcome any efforts to talk me into the purchase or talk me down.
Pros - Toyota reliability, ease to work on. Low cost of ownership. Updated safety and electronic equipment.
Cons - Boring to drive. After they are still running at the 15-20 year point they don't break, but you wish they would so you could justify getting something new. Not available with manual transmission.
I could make my wife happy with an Accord with a MT, but can't justify paying $4k over the Camry SE.
I have recently retired, and after handling some of my parent's estate matters, look to do some extensive traveling across the country. I'd be willing to get rid of 2 or 3 current vehicles to justify the purchase. Current road vehicles are a 2013 1500 4WD Silverado (nicknamed Luxo Truck - comfortable, reliable, and able to handle the previously required trip to grandma's house during winter storms), 2005 Colorado (basic road transportation and light hauling), 2000 Cad Deville (I had maintained it well for my parents, and couldn't let it go for the current low value, but like the Colorado it has little utility). Also have a 20 year old C2500 HD pickup for hauling that I will never sell, and the spouse has an older around town car she will keep.
I welcome any efforts to talk me into the purchase or talk me down.