[Bicycle Bob]

It was GM that really "discovered" the used car. They didn't want to compete with the Model "T" on price, so they started taking trade-ins, and turning another profit by offering those, which were still more desirable in many ways. Thus, we have always had to make do with what someone wanted to make an impression with. The last major attempt I've heard of to offer minimal motoring was the Tata Nano, but that new-car smell just wasn't enough.