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I was talking to the guy at the place where I have bought most of my vehicles over the past 4 decades. He knows I will possibly buy from him every 5 to 12 years (two vehicles in ten year rotation ). I told him I couldn't imagine how people could justify the money wasted on depreciation every two years.
His response, "I'm not their financial advisor. "
The comment about buying with no test drive reminded me I had bought a car from his dad sight unseen. In the fall of '84 the new Jettas became available. I had driven one at another dealer, but couldn't reach a deal with them. I called up my guy he told me his price and said he was picking up two cars at Autoport. DI'd I want red or black. I picked black. Picked up the car two days later for a 400 mile trip.
No regrets.
Best
Les