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**garner** · 02-02-2014, 06:39 PM

I always say I'm gonna keep a car but that has never happened. I'm sure this will be gone by next January if not a little sooner

**03MachMe** · 02-03-2014, 01:02 AM

Originally Posted by Dominic Toretto

Only people that are baller status buy new and like getting hit with instant depreciation. I'll never buy a brand new car. Ever.

-Alex

you get better interest rates on new cars. Plus I bought mine brad new because with any used sports car you take a gamble with how the previous owner treated the vehicle. Plus there were not really any used '13s when I was looking and I didn't want a 11-12. It's nice knowing exactly how a car has been treated since day one and knowing for sure that all maintenance has been done on time and correctly.

**Crimson600+HP** · 02-03-2014, 01:32 AM

With good credit and car buying programs, you can get interest rates below 0.5% on new cars. That's free money to invest IMO. Combine with the peace of mind of a warranty for people who don't modify, I say why does anyone buy used anymore (unless you're looking for a beater).

**El_Tortuga** · 02-03-2014, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by zsommer79

Always tell myself I am going to keep it until its paid off but I have a sickness, newcaritis.

2003 F250
2004 F150
2006 F150
2009 F150
2010 Raptor
2011 F250
2013 Raptor
2014 Mustang

Actual plan on this one is to pay it off quickly and buy a 2016 F250 so I can keep the Mustang for a weekend car.

Ouch. Turning that many new vehicles is an expensive list. Break the cycle and you are miles ahead.

Mine goes like this:
91 Ranger (paid off in 3 yrs)
2003 F150 cash - daughter is now driving that one
2014 Mustang (paid off 6 months)

**Dominic Toretto** · 02-03-2014, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by 03MachMe

you get better interest rates on new cars. Plus I bought mine brad new because with any used sports car you take a gamble with how the previous owner treated the vehicle. Plus there were not really any used '13s when I was looking and I didn't want a 11-12. It's nice knowing exactly how a car has been treated since day one and knowing for sure that all maintenance has been done on time and correctly.

If you have good credit, you'll get a good interest rate new or used. Buying a new car doesn't mean that you are getting a car in good condition.

Whether you buy new or used, a car is prone to break. If buying new meant so much towards vehicle condition, all manufacturers wouldn't need to offer a warranty. I've seen brand new cars break with less than 3,000 miles and I've seen used cars hold up very well. It's a gamble either way.

-Alex

**BERT** · 02-03-2014, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by Dominic Toretto

Only people that are baller status buy new and like getting hit with instant depreciation. I'll never buy a brand new car. Ever.

-Alex

If you plan on keeping it, what does it matter?

**Dominic Toretto** · 02-03-2014, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by BERT

If you plan on keeping it, what does it matter?

If you plan on keeping, why pay more than needed?

I guess it only makes sense to me that I would rather spend $25 instead of $30 on the same car, get the same warranty and still do the same mods anyway. Why pay thousands more for the same thing?

-Alex

**BERT** · 02-03-2014, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Dominic Toretto

If you plan on keeping, why pay more than needed?

I guess it only makes sense to me that I would rather spend $25 instead of $30 on the same car, get the same warranty and still do the same mods anyway. Why pay thousands more for the same thing?

-Alex

Cause I wanted it brand new. Not slightly new

**Dominic Toretto** · 02-03-2014, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by BERT

Cause I wanted it brand new. Not slightly new

Okay.

-Alex

**03MachMe** · 02-03-2014, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by Dominic Toretto

If you have good credit, you'll get a good interest rate new or used. Buying a new car doesn't mean that you are getting a car in good condition.

Whether you buy new or used, a car is prone to break. If buying new meant so much towards vehicle condition, all manufacturers wouldn't need to offer a warranty. I've seen brand new cars break with less than 3,000 miles and I've seen used cars hold up very well. It's a gamble either way.

-Alex

Lol OK dude whatever makes you feel better

**Dominic Toretto** · 02-03-2014, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by 03MachMe

Lol OK dude whatever makes you feel better

Spending my money how I want does make me feel better. I'm sure that's mutual for everyone here

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-Alex

**DirtyD** · 02-03-2014, 03:34 PM

If I by a car to keep it, I'm going to be something that is new, less prone to breaking, has been around through enough cycles to work out the bugs, and has a warranty.

How can you not agree with that?

**Dominic Toretto** · 02-03-2014, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by DirtyD

If I by a car to keep it, I'm going to be something that is new, less prone to breaking, has been around through enough cycles to work out the bugs, and has a warranty.

How can you not agree with that?

You know, I had a long drawn out explanaition but, it's not worth turning this thread into a bickering match. We will all enjoy what we bought, new or used.

-Alex

**DirtyD** · 02-03-2014, 04:36 PM

I'm not trying to bicker. You explanation might have helped me read into what you are trying to say better.

**Dominic Toretto** · 02-03-2014, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by DirtyD

I'm not trying to bicker. You explanation might have helped me read into what you are trying to say better.

Fair enough.

Any performance car that I buy, I plan on modding at some point anyway. When I look at a car I see it as buying a lot of small parts, so if I plan to swap out, springs, struts, shocks, LCAs, intake, cam, pistons, rods etc etc, it doesn't make sense to pay $32k when I can spend $27, save money on mods or just have money WITH the same warranty

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If you(not you but just in general) planned to keep the car bone stock, then yes I see your point.

-Alex