Originally Posted by Jarlaxle
Originally Posted by BMWTurboDzl
Originally Posted by bradepb
Buying new cars is such a waste of money vs 2-3 year old lightly used. As well as leasing,really? rent a car for 2 or 3 years?
This is not true.
The typical 2-3 yr old used car is going to be off lease. Outside of cosmetics, people who lease generally abuse their cars. It's one reason why they lease.
Says you, citing you. Do you have any actual EVIDENCE of this?
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People who lease don't want to have to worry about out of warranty repairs and they're not stuck with a bad car that they can't get out from underneath or will lose money on. If you want to buy a fun car to drive (ex BMW) then there's a risk associated with buying an off lease car because many enthusiasts will add tunes and other modifications only to revert the car back to stock come end of lease.
Again, do you have any actual EVIDENCE of this?
Originally Posted by WylieCoyote
There is so much information on the internet (including here!) that shows how neglectful, and stupid people can be in regard to maintenance and care. Why would they go the extra mile maintaining a car, or treat it like they have any respect for it, they're going to be rid of in 36 months? Cheap, fast oil changes, and tires are all these cars typically get for the first three years of their lives. Even with an enticingly long powertrain warranty, why would I want to buy someone else's headache? Used cars are only a good deal if they aren't a neglected POS. My tastes may need modification in the future to stay within budget, but my plan to continue buying new hasn't changed.
Other than oil changes, what service is NEEDED in 36,000 miles?
Lots of stuff, air filter, cabin air filter, brake flush, lubricate sunroof, wipers. Not high dollar amount items though.Some cars even call for transmission fluid flushes at 30k.