I need a new car

[GoBlue34]

There is nothing in this world like a brand new car right off the assembly line. I understand the value it loses in its first two years but shouldn't that really only affect the original poster if he is looking to only drive it for two years and sell it. If he is looking to keep the car for say 5-10 years then whether he buys the car brand new or two years old it will still hold the same value for him at resale/trade in time.

While I agree on a new car (we just bought one last year) it doesn't matter how long he holds it. Let's take a new Nissan Maxima for example...

If I buy one brand new for say $30,000 with ZERO miles and keep it 5 years driving it roughly 15,000 miles a year, it will most likely be worth $16,000?

Let's say I buy an 2009 with 30,000 miles for say $18,000 drive it for 5 years, it now has 105,000 miles and maybe worth $12,000? If all stays the same (nothing major goes wrong with it) when I sell the 2 year old older car I saved roughly $8,000 dollars by buying a slightly used car that is well cared for should be about the same as a brand new one.

Very broad example but buying slightly used can indeed save you money even if you plan on driving it for a long time. Cars aren't like they used to be that after around 75,000 miles you needed to do major repairs or get rid of it.

 

[KillaRSox]

I live in NY and used to swear by Honda. But with the crappy weather I wanted to get an AWD vehicle. Got a Audi A4 and love it. AWD and pretty damn good on gas. As long as you do some of the repairs yourself they're not much more expensive to maintain than a Honda,Toyota,etc.

 

[LineTamer+]

look at the 2011 Sonata...comes damn near fully loaded on the base model...best warranty in the business and nice rates.

 

[PatsFan1283]

Audis becoming very popular

Would also advise against buying hybrid vs. regular AWD or something like that, especially if you're paying a premium on a hybrid (unless it's something like a Prius).

Played around with some hybrid vs. reg. calculators and looks like a 35/34 vs. a 27/20 saves you about 6K over 3 years, so 500/yr not including any premium you may pay for a hybrid, plus potential lesser performance e.g. horsepower, steering and control feedback, etc.

Im no mathmatician but 6k over 3 years is 2k a year, not 500 a year.

 

[HiPockets]

I have owned both new and used. Fluffy money? Then buy new. Otherwise hit the streets and hunt down a good used car. If you like the new car smell or the sound of an easy new car buy or lease contract , then I have a Derby Horse I would like to package into the deal along with a 90 year undercoat. I agree that 'sweet money' should always seek the comfort of the Dealership route along with the free coffee and the $900 bill per visit. Otherwise step off and find a good used car.

 

[TheRightSide]

What do we think about this car? it's a used audi a4 but it's in pristine condition and only has 26k miles on it. A friend of mine is selling it.

http://www.theautolink.com/detail-2007-audi-a4-2_0t_quattro-used-6603048.html

I would buy it. I have done lots of testing on the Audi's and they are very well built and very safe cars. Just better engineered than the American cars. It was always to take them apart compared to American cars.

 

[HarryCaray]

I would buy it. I have done lots of testing on the Audi's and they are very well built and very safe cars. Just better engineered than the American cars. It was always to take them apart compared to American cars.

I just hear audi's are expensive as fuck to fix

 

[HarryCaray]

I have owned both new and used. Fluffy money? Then buy new. Otherwise hit the streets and hunt down a good used car. If you like the new car smell or the sound of an easy new car buy or lease contract , then I have a Derby Horse I would like to package into the deal along with a 90 year undercoat. I agree that 'sweet money' should always seek the comfort of the Dealership route along with the free coffee and the $900 bill per visit. Otherwise step off and find a good used car.

It's not about ballin', it's a matter of what makes sense for me. 60 months at 2.49 is better than what I can find on a used car, plus the warranty aspect.

 

[HarryCaray]

As long as you do some of the repairs yourself

wait, you lost me here...

 

[oldirtyku]

While I agree on a new car (we just bought one last year) it doesn't matter how long he holds it. Let's take a new Nissan Maxima for example...

If I buy one brand new for say $30,000 with ZERO miles and keep it 5 years driving it roughly 15,000 miles a year, it will most likely be worth $16,000?

Let's say I buy an 2009 with 30,000 miles for say $18,000 drive it for 5 years, it now has 105,000 miles and maybe worth $12,000? If all stays the same (nothing major goes wrong with it) when I sell the 2 year old older car I saved roughly $8,000 dollars by buying a slightly used car that is well cared for should be about the same as a brand new one.

Very broad example but buying slightly used can indeed save you money even if you plan on driving it for a long time. Cars aren't like they used to be that after around 75,000 miles you needed to do major repairs or get rid of it.

What car goes down 12k in 2 year? numbers should be closer to saving 1-2k in cash but you lose in warranty, peace of mind, and interest rate.