I’ve been looking through the Seattle Times/Seattle P-I Northwest Classified service at used cars under $10,000, looking specifically at the Ford Focus ZX3, Honda Civic SI, and Toyota Echo 2-Door, all hatchback models, as well as the Volkswagen New Beetle. It’s interesting how many Focus ZX3 models are actually available under $10,000, and how most of them are red. Apparently, drivers have a problem with red.

There’s a Volkswagen New Beetle listed right now that’s apparently $950 or $9500, depending on exactly how much you really want to pay for it (Image 320KB).

On the other hand, I could likely get a Toyota Echo 2-Door for about $14,000 new. Not sure it’s worth the difference.

The Prius is still my dream car, but it’s highly unlikely that I’ll get one. Oh, well.