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Speak for yourself.
I have purchased multiple new cars over the last 25 years, and, while they’re more expensive than a used car (although that difference is shinking all the time), I also run them for years because I can keep up with maintenance. My last new car was bought 14 years ago and is pretty much still new condition. I still even have the plastic film over the climate control screen.
I don’t care about depreciation or resale values.
EDIT: Punctuation.
You could have bought yourself a 1 year old used car and saved yourself thousands for the same outcome
Maybe. Or I could be driving a one year old lease repo that the dealer pinky promises is good as new. I’d rather actually buy new and get the warranties and protections that come with it. Thankfully thus far, I have been in the financial position to be able to do so. I’m beyond the point in my life where I want to be driving the $600 K-car to save cash. Everyone has something that they think spending the extra money is worth it, for me, it’s having a nice car that lasts.
Plus, without people like me buying new stuff, you wouldn’t have those one year old cars to buy in the first place.
See, this is where your stupidity and ignorance shines. Used cars can and do last. It's not even a gamble if you go to a reputable dealer.
The insults are not necessary. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I could make the same argument as you about someone spending a bunch of money on a new top shelf gaming rig instead of buying used parts on eBay.
I didn’t say used cars didn’t or can’t last. I’ve driven plenty of vehicles in my life and know how to maintain them. I’d like to buy the exact car I want, know I’ve been the only driver, and know it’s full service history and drive style over the entire life of the car, which as I said, I keep for many years. And for me, that’s worth the premium to buy new.
If you’d like to continue to buy used, have at it.