As consumers / victims (ha-ha, but not really) we should be aware of the fact that we have no voice on what they tend to make except sales. However, we can only select from what they offer.
People should screech and scream for basic cars. The industry will say, "Oh no. People opt for more options, so that's what we build".
They install infotainavigation screens to compete with each other and they do it too fast. I can't imagine anyone going into a dealership and asking for an unproven array of delicate electronics which are incapable of withstanding moisture, heat and vibrations.
These fora are likely the best tool smarter shoppers (ahem) like us have.
In addition to the expensive car show junk we're forced to buy today, they can keep their sunroofs, alloy wheels and dead cow seats.
Don't get me wrong. If you want to spend your moo-lah on a posh car, have at it.
What's irksome is that "they've" decided for us to increase the prices and margins.
Isn't it the case that dealerships run out of the basic models first?
EXAMPLE: A retired teacher asked me to sell her Camry (2006?). It had the 4 cyl., no sunroof, no alloys and cloth seats.
When I reminded a prospective buyer of this, she said, "That's why I'm calling you from 300 miles away".
See, that proves my point (ha-ha)
