The local schools have a high reputation among buyers, she said.

During the early years the car experienced modest success on the French market, especially among young affluent buyers.

As a result, the distinction among buyers has blurred over the years.

"I don't think this is a bad idea; it might create some healthy competition among buyers."

In many cases, bidding wars among potential buyers push the price even higher.

Early on, it was a favorite among young suburban buyers, but now its best customers tend to be in the South.

There is interest among buyers in the possibility that the Iranians will make the changes, but no high hope.

"Interest among foreign buyers is clearly not what it was," he said.

But at the middle to high end, interest among buyers in the secondary market could dry up.

"Now they are gaining a real following among younger buyers."