The idea of being the first and only owner of a vehicle is very appealing to me. Getting exactly what I want, modding it how I want, treating it how I want, and not having to worry about what the previous owner did or didn't do sounds nice. Is buying new really that much of a ripoff?
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Levi Diaz
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Noah Moore
>Is buying new really that much of a ripoff?
It's pretty bad in terms of depreciation, even more so if you plan on "modding it how I want". You'd be much better off buying something ~2 years old coming off lease if you're looking for a newer car.
That said, it's no worse an expense than the other things people throw their disposable income at. If having a new car is something that you'll enjoy and you can afford it, go for it.
Christopher Evans
>Is buying new really that much of a ripoff?
-Is it an econobox car like a Civic/Corolla/Accord/camry or similar? Then yes
-Is a car you plan on keeping less than 5 years? Then Yes
-Is it something you want to modify? Then Yes
Buying a new car CAN make financial sense, but like anything else, it depends on the situation. Some of those might be:
-A car you plan on keeping 10+ years (again, buying used would probabaly still be a better deal, but it's not a total rippoff if its a car you plant to keep long term)
-A car where you would want a very specific color/options combo that would be far easier ordering new than hoping to find used
-Any type of car that becomes difficult to find unmolested in the used market after af ew years
-Taking advantage of a model year closeout sale where you might be able to get a lower price on a new example of the outgoing model than a similar used example
-You are hopeless impractical person who needs to be propped up by a warranty/service packages you can buy with a new a car
Again, as a general rule, something that's a couple years old, in decent shape, and that has already taken it's largest depreciation hit is going to be your best bet, but you should always evaluated a car purchase in the context of your own personal financial situation
Ryan Martinez
to add to this, depreciation is really only something you should consider if you're aiming to get a good deal on the car when you trade it in or sell it private party after a short period of time.
if you keep the car and maintain it over a long time (10 years+), you'll probably care less about the couple thousand saved that long ago.
i'm guessing you'll look back and be appreciative that you did buy new
Jack Martin
Bunta bought new, twice
Ryder Russell
LPG, when do we get a new tales from the dealership thread?
Jaxon Howard
and then it gets rear ended by some cunt catching pokemans and never feels or looks quite right again. maybe stolen and joyrided by some junkie who smokes weed in it and you never get the smell out.
you cant have nice things, stop trying to have nice things.
Jose Rivera
The first one is quite likely, but the second? Sorry you live in Detroit buddy
Michael Campbell
Yep, listen to LPG, OP. The man knows of what he speaks. I recently bought a new 2015 Avalon Touring with 12 miles on it. I was actually looking at used, but the stealership had had this car on the lot for a year and couldn't sell it. No idea why. It's pearl white with black and grey interior. Nothing amiss with it. They saw I was interested and I ended up getting it for 2k more than a used one with 30k miles already on it. I plan to drive it til it dies, which hopefully won't be for a long time.
Levi Nguyen
Buying a new car, its like you don't even like sitting in a petri dish of other people's facies, mucus, spit and spunk.