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Originally Posted by prydey

This argument would hold water if Australia sold cars that were popular.
Prices naturally increase year on year. There are still $20k small cars available. No one was buying Australian cars so it's not like they were keeping people from buying imports, regardless of price.
Base models aren't that popular so people are prepared to pay $30k for these cars.
$35k Australian cars wasn't exactly sustainable. These prices only started appearing once the industry was already destined for closure.

Also wonder if the price reflects the longer warranties which are offered with cars these days. I reckon ultimately new car buyers are paying for their repairs and replacement in the long run.