Not wanting to turn it to politics so not my intention.
They are not asking to much. Look at what any good used reliable good looking car cost.
There is inflation and all new and used cars are up there.
There is also the fact that in addition to prices of EVERYthing being a high cost. And a shortage of funds for many plays into it twice
1) Many can't afford to buy anything. So they just keep what they have and dream.
2) Those that can are scared to spend, they unsure of how things may end up. (Ie) no one wants to spend their cushion, by busting the piggy bank open.
You look to fall into number 2. You want to spend but are scared to
Or your a Chevy or FORD guy screwing with the members.