I meant arguments I see in Japan.
In fact, car price movement is different in Japan, steadily rising since the 90s. [0] (Written in Japanese; The second chart is CPI-adjusted car prices)
Also PPP against US has been declining. [1]
[0] https://news.yahoo.co.jp/byline/fuwaraizo/20200519-00178444 [1] https://knoema.com/atlas/Japan/topics/Economy/Inflation-and-...