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"Rising gas prices and the earthquake in Japan, which shuttered automotive production for weeks, are also playing a role. Dealers worried that about possible shortages from the Japanese automakers are stocking up on used fuel-efficient cars so they have something to sell later this summer.
The most startling effect is on the fuel-efficient Toyota Prius, which is worth $2,555 more today than it was when it was new a year ago, according to Kelley Blue Book, which tracks used car resale values."
So how are gassers doing?
"That's particularly true for fuel-efficient cars, which are seeing higher sales due to high gas prices. Manheim says prices on all compact and midsized cars are up 60% compared with six months ago. But large SUVs and pickup trucks are up just 5%."
Bob Wilson