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I don’t understand why people buy brand new cars. Just wait like 3 years and you’ll get a massive discount on the same car that’s “slightly” used
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Anonymous 15w

I like knowing that nobody else drove it/owned it before me, so I know how it was treated

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Anonymous 15w

Because I like having a fresh and mint car, plus a warranty.

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Anonymous 15w

Rn with some dealers employee pricing it usually comes out to be a good deal.

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Anonymous 15w

I like new, and I keep mine long term. Also because I know how the car was driven the first 500 mi so I sleep better at night. And of course full duration warranty.

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Anonymous 15w

Especially when they buy Maseratis or 7 series or another high depreciation car like just why

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Anonymous 15w

0% or 1% apr deals on new cars can help too, in addition to warranty and worry-free history. I prefer used but new can make sense too

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Anonymous 15w

If it’s an Acura you can just wait 1 year lol

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Anonymous 14w

Have you priced lightly used reliable cars lately? There’s no massive discount for buying lightly used Hondas, Toyotas, Subarus, etc. If it’s almost the same cost as new might as well buy new for the warranty, 3 extra years, and better interest rates.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 15w

You can get all that with a used car for a fraction of the price

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 15w

Not to the same degree, and what I do with my money isn’t your concern.

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 15w

It’s fine bro likes pissing away thousands by driving it off the lot

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 15w

Jealousy isn’t a good look on you.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 15w

Ah yes keep thinking that

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 15w

Also I wasn’t even talking to you

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 15w

That’s fair, can’t beat that. Do you care about the value? Genuinely curious cuz ik some people who do when buying a new car and get upset about depreciation

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 15w

Never said I was concerned about how you spend your money, just saying it’s possible to get something for a fraction of the msrp by waiting a few years if someone wants to be more financially responsible

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 15w

Some would argue buying a car with a warranty that’s covered by lease protections is financially responsible. It’s all about perspective and priorities, I spend less on other things so I can have a nicer car.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 15w

Used vehicles can still come with warranties, and you can easily find well maintained ones that still look and feel brand new

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 15w

Depreciation is definitely a trade off, but most cars aren’t investments. If I’m gonna drive the car a lot I just don’t see the benefit. Especially since you’d lose out on the warranty.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 15w

Also, I do know there are 3rd party warranties. I have one on my ZL1 and it covers absolutely nothing. It wasn’t the cheap one either nor am I even close to the specified year/mileage it ends at.

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 15w

Yes. Are they new? No, you have no idea what happened in there. Are extended warranties as good as factory warranties? Absolutely not. There are tax benefits if you lease as a business owner, you can’t lease used. Lease payments can be less than finance payments on a used car. When you buy a used car, all of your capital is at risk. Leasing includes gap insurance so you always get to walk away if the vehicle is totaled. And some people like to have the latest and greatest, and pay for it.

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Anonymous replying to -> #7 15w

Because it’s a status symbol and they like having the latest and greatest. Some people work hard and like nice things.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 15w

Yeah but u can wait and buy a 5 year old Maserati for over half off

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Anonymous replying to -> #7 15w

Do you really think that someone who car drop over 100 grand on a brand new 7 series really cares about depreciation?

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Anonymous replying to -> quick_spool 15w

Fair point I shouldn’t have used a 7 series as my example

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Anonymous replying to -> #7 15w

Well I recently bought a new car, but the situation could be different. It’s a 2024 Kia Forte GT. First time owners are under very different and superb warranty. 10/100k mi on drivetrain that drops to 5/60 for subsequent owners. And 5/60 bumper to bumper that drops to 3/36 for subsequent owners. It made perfect sense to buy new. Also because it was the last $25k car that’s fully loaded.

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Anonymous replying to -> #9 15w

2 years if you want a really good deal

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Anonymous replying to -> #10 14w

EVs and luxury cars still depreciate a lot, most mainstream practical cars don’t

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