April Yaris Sales: Down

[why?]

it really depends what you are doing with your vehicle. If you have a family and like to take trips, odds are something as small as a Yaris is simply a no go right from the start.

Plus a 4 cylinder Camry gets pretty good gas mileage. And all those hybrids. Even an Avalon hybrid now. You give 80% Americans 35 mpg and they will be happy.

And then of course there are very few luxury options on the Yaris, and a lot of Americans simply won't buy a car without leather/moon roof/ etc.

Oh, and credit. You can put that shiny new $46k Highlander Hybrid on a loan up to 7 years, or more.

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Originally Posted by why?

it really depends what you are doing with your vehicle. If you have a family and like to take trips, odds are something as small as a Yaris is simply a no go right from the start.

Plus a 4 cylinder Camry gets pretty good gas mileage. And all those hybrids. Even an Avalon hybrid now. You give 80% Americans 35 mpg and they will be happy.

And then of course there are very few luxury options on the Yaris, and a lot of Americans simply won't buy a car without leather/moon roof/ etc.

Oh, and credit. You can put that shiny new $46k Highlander Hybrid on a loan up to 7 years, or more.

I agree with what you are saying and I realize you are trying to point out array of inputs that might influence a buying decision. It just never ceases to amaze me how many people make vehicle decisions that don't make either personal financial sense or financial sense re business use and write offs (if business is what it will be used for). I also think that a bit restraint is good for the soul even if you don't have to concern yourself with cost.