IMHO the dollar ain't doing so good agaist the euro making VW's prices higher.
If VW can build Polo's in Mexico or US the car will be in that range ...Give or take a grand.
Gas prices will continue to climb then fall then climb. Summer should be back to $3 plus a gal.
Every one will get use to smaller cars. Smaller cars will get more options.
By 4 to 6 years we'll have Polo GTI's, Cadillac Aveo's, etc, etc...
Remember I have been wrong before and I might be again...LOL...