DONT buy NEW harry.... 1-2 yrs old ... donot get ripped on over paying for a brand new car that drops like a weight in value when you drive it off the lot... look for a 2008-2010
I am semi-retired from the car business after spending over 40 yrs in it. I am now working part time as a buyer/consultant for a pre-owned dealer. Car prices are really high at this time because of the gasoline situation.Yes it is better to buy a vehicle that is at least 2yrs old because of the depreciation on a new vehicle, buy used & let someone else suffer from the depreciation. I am partial to Honda, for instance you can purchase a Honda accord or civic wjth over 100.000 miles on it & have the timing belt & water pump [protective maintenance] changed & drive it another 100,000 miles. Good luck in what you decide.
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
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.
I say pay the extra money and buy a brand new car. Get your factory rebates and great interest rate that dealers only offer on certain brand new vehicles and enjoy. You never what was super glued in place on a used car and what issues you are acquiring. I don't care what anybody tells me but any car that I bought brand new say 5 years ago is in better condition and runs smoother than any used car that is only 3 years old. I bought a new 2004 Tahoe and by time I totaled it in 2010 with 60k miles it drove smoother than any used 2007 Tahoe that I test drove in 2010 with 20k miles on it. Plus the wear and tear on the used cars were a lot worse than mine.
What happened to your
1996 Maxima?
I'm not buying it for investment value, I'm gonna drive it for the next several years. I don't understand this mindset...