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Originally Posted by Herk_FE
A 2010 still depreciates instantly and if is a new car has much less price flexibility. A used car say 2006-2009 under 40K miles will have been purchased by a dealer at a much lower cost. This means they have more room to move the price.
New cars can be plagued with just as many issues as used cars depending on your luck. The cost of ownership on a new car far outweighs the minimal benefits it provides. You are paying approximately 7-15K on the purchase price just to be the only person who has sat in the car and put miles on it.
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Less price flexibility I'm fine with. The price I'm fine with. And my previous car I bought used with about 40k miles on it, and it just has had issue after issue with parts wearing out. A new car, at least, shouldn't have the wear out issues.
And I wouldn't necessarily be paying 7-15k to be the only person who has really put miles on it. I would also be paying to get *exactly* what I want. Exactly the features, style, color, etc. And a guarantee of at least good condition, without worry of previous incident or wear. That alone is pretty worth it to me.
So, long story short: Lets put the price piece out of the picture for now. Any other thoughts?