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Old 08-18-2011, 08:41 AM   #10
sxotty
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Originally Posted by JC View Post
Buying used is always better financially than buying new. That doesn't mean that any used car is a better deal than new, it means that there is always a better used deal out there than buying a new car. (Unless you are buying a specialty/limited edition car) People buy new cars for a host of reasons which is fine but because it's cheaper is never a valid one no matter how much people try to justify it.



For most cars you are talking a $10k+ savings for a lightly used model. Unless you blow your motor and tranny you aren't making that up in maintenance costs.

JC
Well when GM was going bankrupt my brother got a Vibe new for less than people were trying to sell the same vehicle used. It was a pretty good deal though.
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