The fact that a neighbor who works at Chrysler's proving ground drives one could be due to the deep discount he could get on one that had been around the track for a few thousand miles.

I'd watch the depreciation on those, Bob. Back when Cadillac was making Allantes, they offered buyers a 'depreciation guarantee' that the model wouldn't depreciate any more than a Mercedes 500SL -- or they would make up the difference.

Best days to buy a car? I've heard it was on a rainy last day of the month -- the dealer will be anxious to make their 'quota' for the month.

You'd think that the oldest new car on the lot would be cheaper than the latest new car -- but since the dealer has to pay interest on the inventory financing, the older one has to bring more money to the bottom line than the one that is rolling into the lot today.

How about a 300Z Convertible? The Lexus 400 Convertible hardtop have been around for a while, you should be able to find a used one at a good price.

[Glad to have you lookin' Bob, it gives those of us who can't afford to buy a toy car like that a Walter Mitty Experience!]