The best words of wisdom I heard when I came into the car business is, "You'll never know what your car truly costs, until you dispose of it."
If you pay $25,000 for a car you get $10,000 for in 5 years.
Or $35,000 for a car you get $22,000 for in 5 years.
Which car was really the cheaper one?
There is certainly examples this extreme out there, and even worse. The original sticker is just a small part of the equation. Buy one Korean car in your lifetime, and you will learn this lesson. At least with certain domestics, like full size trucks, you are safe. SUV's and cars? Imports are well worth the price long term.
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