Oh, one more thing -- Hondas and Toyotas do command higher prices, but there's a way around that: get a Chevy Prizm. It's actually a Toyota model with a Chevy nameplate. Ergo, you get Toyota quality without having to pay for the name.
Wikipedia says this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Prizm):
Although Prizms were virtually identical to Toyota Corollas (aside from small cosmetic differences, a GM Delco radio, and the lack of a rear stabilizer bar), the market never showed them the same respect. In 2006, NADA put the value of a 2002 Prizm at US$7,300 compared to US$9,150 for a nearly identical Toyota. However, this does make it a good value for an astute Corolla buyer who appreciates the discount that comes with the Geo / Chevy badge.
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Date: 2008-04-13 01:11 pm (UTC)Wikipedia says this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Prizm):
Although Prizms were virtually identical to Toyota Corollas (aside from small cosmetic differences, a GM Delco radio, and the lack of a rear stabilizer bar), the market never showed them the same respect. In 2006, NADA put the value of a 2002 Prizm at US$7,300 compared to US$9,150 for a nearly identical Toyota. However, this does make it a good value for an astute Corolla buyer who appreciates the discount that comes with the Geo / Chevy badge.