[jimfree]

That is what markets do. Remembering the early 70s when a popular Japanese compact was $5000 on the lot and $6000 in the used car market. Didn’t last, but shortages do that for a time.

[nascarnation]

I remember being very pleased to buy a new Honda Accord in 1982 at “sticker” price with no dealer add-on bucks.

[blam]

"Remembering the early 70s when a popular Japanese compact was $5000 on the lot and $6000 in the used car market."

Yup.That was the Mazda Miata. This is a 1980 model.