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That insurance commercial is for idiots....as posted, the second you drive your "new" car off the lot, you're gonna take a pretty good hit....I haven't purchased new since I was in my 20s....
I'm not so sure these days. It depends on the value prop of the vehicle. I buy through the internet sales department at dealerships. Usually, it is a low fixed price. I shop many dealers in the area. The savings vs. MSRP can be substantial.

I purchased a 2010 Ford F250, diesel, 4WD, Lariat with most of the options for $42K. MSRP was $56K. I paid less than a similar F150. And with the accelerated depreciation, My "net" on the truck was $28K. A year later, I could have sold it used for more than I paid.
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