JackBurton
Lifer
- Jul 18, 2000
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lol, yes, because when someone buys a new Kia at $12,000, they obviously think of it as a status symbol?Interesting. Sound's to me like you buy new cars because they are "new" and like that status symbol.
I won't speak for others, but I buy new because I want reliability first and foremost. And a new car generally is MUCH more reliable than a used car. Am I saying you CAN'T have a reliable used car? No. My dad is a GREAT person to buy a car from. He takes great care of his cars, and whoever buys a car from him I'm sure will have a problem free car for years to come. But that is generally not the case. With a used car, it's luck of the draw. You may get a great car, but chances are you'll inherit someone else's problem. And that's something I just don't want to chance. If someone else does, knock yourself out.
Now if you don't have the money for a new car, I can understand that. But I'm talking about a basic new car, not a freakin' BMW M3. But if someone wants to buy a used M3, that's their money. They can buy whatever they want. However, when I see stuff like that, it just screams "wannabe" to me. Hell, I don't think I would even consider a new BMW or Mercedes with their recent reliability issues, much less a USED BMW or Mercedes. If you want bang for your buck, the new V6 Mustang has got to be it. HELL of a deal for about $20K! AND it is BRAND NEW. But it's not a BMW. So you can't pretend to be a $30K a year millionaire. Sorry.
It is foolish and stupid (yes I said it) to discount used cars because they are "less" reliable than new cars and to say that people buy them for status. I have bought both new and used, and it really depends on the situation. As others have said here, many people buy and then sell a car shortly after for no apparent reason and there is no reason why purchasing said car couldn't be a great deal.
Coming into a garage forum and saying ignorant statements like this is rediculous. Either you are really ignorant or just a troll.
Let me get this straight, I'm the ignorant one?
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