This is the first brand new car I ever purchased. I said I would never buy a brand new car, but I never experienced a used car market like the one I have faced over the last few years. I held out as long as I could waiting on a deal to come around. Problem is one never came, so decided to buy a new vehicle. 2023 Mazda CX-5. Hoping she lasts a long time and think it is a better value new compared to a lot of other offerings.