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Originally Posted by oilyfan
For a lot of people the peace of mind of driving a new car with warranty is a huge issue. A lot of people are scared of dealing with repairs because there are many unscrupulous mechanics out there.
The other big issue I find is that people want to manage their monthly costs. And with manufacturer incentives around 0-2% vs the 5-7% for used cars, this really drives a lot of people to buying new cars. My mother for example is looking at new RAV4, she wouldn't consider a used car becasue she it very scared of unexpected repair costs.
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If your mom is wealthy then she can go ahead and buy new and be happy about it. If she's concerned about her monthly budget, it's incumbent upon you as a good son to save her a good $15,000 by helping her find the right used RAV4 that is still on warranty. It will be easy to do, so that's good at least. The warranty will alleviate her fears about repairs and she can get financing at her bank instead of through the dealership.
As for unscrupulous mechanics, she can canvas her friends and family to find a good one. They're not that hard to find.