There are always private sellers who wish to sell their almost new cars. Look on the net for 2008 cars and you'll find plenty.
So when I look for a 2008 model GS450h, its the same thing and it's quite realistic to expect one to be available, albeit not in the colours and options of my choosing.
To prove my point, have a look on ebay and you'll see a couple of 2008 models.
JH
Not sure I really understand your logic!!!! Several GS450h are available but you then state "albeit not in the colours and options of my choosing", so I assume that the car you say is available is actually NOT available currently but similar cars are ?
Yes, the argument presented is that a late model car is not available because no new owner would be willing to give it up etc..
So, my response to that is to show that they are indeed available, just not in the colour/option that I need.
JH