Should you buy new or used cars?

by Ali Koomen

It just doesn't make sense to buy a new car. Years ago, when all a driver could expect out of a vehicle was perhaps 100,000 miles before it fell apart, buying used was truly "buying someone else's problems." Vehicles of ...read more

by Erik M. Dell

Buying new versus buying used should be based on how much of an informed shopper you are. With todays information age at our fingertips, there should be no reason for you to purchase a car that will not meet your needs. ...read more

by Mark Albertson

I sold cars for twelve years. I recently left the business after publishing two books. However it is ironic that after being out of the business for six months, I have been inundated with car-buying questions. One of th...read more

by Scott Heritage

The decision as to whether to buy a new or used car for most people is a question of their budget. Most people when setting out to buy a car have a rough idea of the kind of thing that they want already, and the price is o...read more

by J.D. Rucker

New car smell can be added to a used car. Rebates and discounts can make a new car priced like used. There are many different opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of buying a new car. There are just as many opin...read more

by Patrick Sills

Should you buy a new or used car? This is an ages-old question. From a purely financial standpoint, it is better to buy a late-model used car. I want to emphasize the term, "late model," which I define as being a car no mo...read more

by Ryan Jenkins

When the time comes to buy a new vehicle, many things factor into the purchase. What you will be using the vehicle for, space, maintenance, etc. But, when you finally decide what type of vehicle you want, your next choic...read more

by Sean Curtis

When buying a car, what's more important to you: saving money or saving yourself a headache? This is the essential question you should ask yourself when deciding whether to buy a new or used car. A new car provides you ...read more

by Dean Holmes

Walking around a dealer's lot, you feast your eyes upon a beautiful brand new car. It's perfect. The color is just what you wanted. Looking inside, you find every appealing characteristic possible. You must have this...read more

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by Vito Sassano

Never-Never-Never buy a new car,unless you don't care about money. We are in a buyers market in the last couple of years,and even more today! That means dealers and owners alike, are not being offered anywhere near the as...read more

by Jarod Heady

This is one of the age old questions. One that has been vigorously debated among friends, family, and co-workers probably since the time of the Model-T. Is it better to buy new and spend the money up front so you will "k...read more

by Michael Baumgardner

Are you really saving money when you buy a used car? The biggest question I see facing car buyers is what the cost is. New cars are more expensive, but used cars, generally speaking, are going to need to be worked ...read more

by Excalibur Snape

It is total up to you if you can afford to buy new which not so many can then buy new. If you can't afford new then by all means go for a used. My last three cars have been used because it was all that was within my budg...read more

by Nicholas Ball

Check the engine plate on the car corresponds with that given on the registration documents and that it has not been tampered with or changed. Never buy a car without test driving is yourself. First make sure you are in...read more

by Don Lewis

As most have stated, there once was a large amount of weight on the side of the scales for buying used or as now known, as pre-owned. Within the past year or so, my wife and I have been in the market for a Camry. This ...read more

by Margaret Shauers

Before my husband died, we always bought used cars. He was a mechanic, so there seemed no reason to have a car depreciate $2000 or more the minute it left the lot. He did all maintenance on everything from constantly adj...read more

by Trey Russell

In the car market, one major decision is whether to buy used or buy new. Instinct will always be to grab anything that's shiny; but in order to make a responsible and informed decision you, as the customer, will need to k...read more

by William Remski

The decision to buy a new or used car largely depends on how much money you have and are willing to spend. If you can make payments on a new car, you will get a vehicle in good condition, with a warranty. Your new car wi...read more

by Dave Adam

Should you buy a new or a used car? Might I suggest, both? We are all aware the pitfalls of either. The new car takes a big depreciation hit as soon as you have signed the paperwork. The used car has the problem of the une...read more

by Paula Cox

Personally unless i was extremely rich which i am not i would not purchase a brand new car, as soon as you have driven off the forecourt your new car has just De-valued. The best thing to do would be to buy a car that ...read more