I had a very good experience buying my car new. I bought a 2010 Toyota Matrix, and leased it for $350/month (after taxes). I was able to write-off the lease payment. The car was very solid, and then I bought out the lease at the end of term (4 years) and kept it. I paid off the remainder in about 3 years, and since then have had car which I drive for free.
Where people run into trouble is with buying higher end cars new. For example, a new Porsche Macan will cost $80-90k new, but be worth $40-50k 2-3 years later. That being said, maybe you don't need the Porsche in the first place.
I do, however, think that there are benefits to buying lower end cars new, especially if you can write off lease payments. The ability to know you are getting a car without major issues justifies much of the price. Plus technology changes so fast on those cars, that you do get a lot more vehicle buying new.
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