In regards to the corvette portion of this quote... Would you say paying $24,500 on a 02 Z06 Corvette w 23k miles on it is too expensive? I say not, I have the power, the gas mileage, and the great looking car. All for the price of what someone could also get a Toyota Camry.
I get your point, but I just had to point this out. Everyone I work with thinks the same way you do regarding the corvette, you just have to be patient to find a good deal.