Car question...since people are asking

Ok..so we need 2 cars total and right now am leasing one (lease is up in June). All of the financial advice magazines/gurus, etc. (ie. my favorite Suze) say to get a used car (2-3 years) since cars lose most of their value during that time. There is a part of me that just really wants a new car (the other will be a train car, so to speak). What are your opinions? Am I being a brat for wanting a new car instead of a gently used one?

Re: Car question...since people are asking

I'm a big fan of certified pre-owned. We have 2 of them bought over a pretty short period of time. When you get the car it is immaculate.

Re: Car question...since people are asking

if you can afford a new car and it fits in your budget, then get a new car.

Not always is the best choice the most practical. I depends on your situation.

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Thanks, all..keep it coming..trying not to feel all,"I need new.." We can technically afford a new one, but I think we can get more features, etc. if we get a cert. preowned...kwim?

Re: Car question...since people are asking

get the car that you most like and can afford, whether it be new or cert preowned.

if you like a $$ car the most, and only want to shell out $, if the cert pre owned program allows for it, there's no problem with it.

most come with some kind of warranty nowadays, so you have some protection as well.

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new car would be the best, but I prefer to buy a car 1-2 years old to save some $$

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when my lease is up I am buying a pre-owned

I would rather let someone else take the hit in depreciation

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We bought a certified pre-owned 1 year old car and I love it. Before we used to lease. My payments now are much lower than if I would have bought new and once it's paid off it's all mine.

As soon as you drive a new car off the lot it loses value...might as well get a good deal for one that is almost brand new but costs alot less.

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Both of our cars were bought from dealerships, returned from 2 - 3 year leases.

Its a little less exciting to get a used car than a new car, but financially it made more sense.

Also, we financed them, and now own them outright. Its a very good feeling to be able to free up some in the budget when they're paid off!

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Thanks, all..I know what the *right* thing to do is..my next question will be researching which car/s we want!

Re: Car question...since people are asking

Re: Car question...since people are asking