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Originally Posted by manwiches
Echoing other opinions on this thread, I like new cars for the peace of mind of having warranty, and the fact that I have something new. I know not everyone shares that opinion with me, however this is my mindset and how I purchase cars. All that being said, I respect those who are of the opinion that cars are a waste of money, and that it's simply a vehicle to get from point A to point B. I am not in that boat, as I absolutely love driving, and love to drive something that I enjoy being in. If I spending time in a vehicle for as long as I do on a daily basis, I want to be in something I enjoy. I don't expect everyone to understand this.
I am well aware of the depreciating value of a car, and while I appreciate the advice on fiscal responsibility, I think I'm capable of making fiscal decisions on my own. I am a fiscally responsible person, and my wife even more so. Just because we are buying a new car doesn't mean we're making financially irresponsible decisions. We're not wealthy, but we make enough to a live a life that we're both proud of. This is a thread regarding thoughts on new cars.
All this being said, this vehicle I plan to buy is to be a 10 year car for my wife, for our future kids, and for the safety and peace of mind I will have knowing that she (and them) will be safer on the road (Please don't go into the tangent about other drivers etc, as I am aware).
To each their own.
Back on topic, there are plenty of dealers right now offering massive rebates or even 0% financing. Mazda is one of those with the 2013 CX5, which is a big reason why we're going this route.
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Okay, I will drop it. But for the record, you can have everything you listed as being reasons you like new, but in used (i.e. safety, warranty, enjoyable car, etc.) for half the price.
I won't bring it up again in this thread unless somebody asks me a direct question.