Three weeks ago I looked at several used Avalons, mostly 1998 for around $7500 and all had around 100,000 miles but well maintained and looked very nice, drove nicely, blah blah blah. (then I looked at several 2003 & 2004 Camrys with around 30,000 miles priced around $15,000). However, on the Avalon to get another 100,000 miles in about 7 years I figured it would cost me between $500 and $1000 per year for repairs. Lets say a total of $5000 for 7 years. That means my ownership cost would be $7500 + $5000 - $2500 (used sale est)= $10,000 or 10 cents per mile. If I'm lucky it'll be less and could be higher but I will always be anticipating something going wrong. So after that I drove about 20 different brand new cars and settled on a Camary LE 4 cyl. 5spd AT with power windows, mirrors, locks, and drivers seat along with cruise control. I bought it over the Internet which was a totally different expereince from being hassled by idiot salesmen and their managers. I got the car for $18165 out the door with a 3 year 36000 mile warranty. If I drive this car for 2 years and put on 30,000 miles and sell if for $15,000 my ownership cost will be $18165 - $15,000 = $3165, or $3165/30,000 = 10.6 cents per mile. I didn't put sales tax in because Toyota gives you a $500.00 coupon for your next new car. With this car I don't have to wait for something to break and if it does it's on Toyota. Going from Tulsa to Dallas I got 28.8 mpg because I got caught in a traffic jam but the return was good and I got 40.8 mpg at 75 to 80 mph with the AC on. The only complaints I have after about 1300 miles is the outside temp gauge reads a bout 3 degrees too high and the odometer reads nearly 3% high. BTW my wife likes the dressed down new Camry much better than a 98 Avalon XLS with all its bells and whistles.