Bingo. And the arbitrator is usually NADA.

FWIW I think buying a new car and running it until the wheels come off can be a smart financial decision. We have kept the majority of cars we own for over ten years. I've only bought one new Porsche in my lifetime though. My beloved 944S2. I kept it eleven years before getting a used 993.

I read somewhere that you really need to keep a new vehicle purchase for about seven to eight years for it to make financial sense, afterwards the savings can be very good (if the car is reliable and get reasonably good MPG). I've only bought one car new, my current 325i which I will take to at least 200,000 miles. It's been running fantastic and if it continues I may head towards 250 or 300K.

Yes they do smell nice (note quote in sig line... ;) )

I like new cars. I've had a few that I kept for over ten years. Two new cars in my past.

For my wife I will buy new.

RIGHT BLAH BLAH BLAH....smart finance deciision....... saving money..... really who gives a sh##, if you can afford it buy it...........grown successful adults driving around in 10 15 year old ****ty cars WTF...you think someones going to build a monument to your tight arse ways.......none of us is going to survive this world...what do you think saving a few thousand dollars is going do for you in the long run.......... IF YOU GOT IT THATS WHAT ITS FOR!!!!!!!!

Spoken like a true car salesman.

Hmm, I'll add to that. I happen to love the way my "old" car drives and there is almost zero cars out there currently offered that make me want to buy new. I could easily afford a new car if I wanted (I just paid cash for my recently purchased "old" 993 I don't think that is being a tight arse). None of the new cars excite me.

Jeez... lighten up.

I never said you should buy a new car...but there are more reasons for buying a brand new car other than price.............if you don't understand that why are you regulars at a car forum...an expensive car fourm.

Saving every dime you make is just as sad as spending every dime you make.

If I had the money there would be one used car in my future. I'd get a nice old Porsche for everyday driving.

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....first-ride.jpg

The last new car I bought was my '98 Accord V6 and it's still going strong at 230,000 miles. Normal maintenance and careful driving have made it a good experience. Wife loves her bought-new '07 Odyssey and it's got 100,000 trouble-free miles now.

There is not a single new vehicle out there that I would have any interest in buying. Nothing appeals to me.

Not even a GT3 or Cayman?

of all my friends, the ones that encourage me to simply splurge on the fly are the ones that are splurging on the fly.

i am certainly not a tight wad.. i just keep a clear eye on the differences between my "needs" and my "wants". it is the gray area purchases that keep things exciting for me. hahah.

i feel new cars are cool. the car companies are finally building things that make me take a second look. heck, Hyundai has me double taking tooks..that two door turbo car is pretty nice looking...for a hyundai. :) (even Ford!)