I’ve purchased two cars new. Still own both of them.
One is a Chevy Sonic that is a reliable little stick-shift hatchback that was inexpensive when I bought it, and have used for over a decade. The design had hardly changed between years and was known to be reliable. It probably didn’t drop in value nearly as much as most other cars - I admittedly wouldn’t know because I’ve had no interest in selling it.
The other is a Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid, which essentially didn’t exist used when I got it. They continue to be challenging to acquire. I wouldn’t be surprised if I could sell it for more than I still owe on it, and I got it on a lease-to-own with zero interest (the dealership wants the opportunity to upsell me when the lease is over).
It’s possible to buy new and not get screwed over. It’s not common, though.
Which is why I have not, nor will ever buy a new car in my life. Regardles of any “deal”, you piss away 20% of value just driving it around the block.
I’ve purchased two cars new. Still own both of them.
One is a Chevy Sonic that is a reliable little stick-shift hatchback that was inexpensive when I bought it, and have used for over a decade. The design had hardly changed between years and was known to be reliable. It probably didn’t drop in value nearly as much as most other cars - I admittedly wouldn’t know because I’ve had no interest in selling it.
The other is a Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid, which essentially didn’t exist used when I got it. They continue to be challenging to acquire. I wouldn’t be surprised if I could sell it for more than I still owe on it, and I got it on a lease-to-own with zero interest (the dealership wants the opportunity to upsell me when the lease is over).
It’s possible to buy new and not get screwed over. It’s not common, though.
Agreed. The closest thing to “new” I’ve gotten is 2 years old after a lease has expired.