re: First Time Car Buyer - Update on page 4

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I said my max budget was $20,000 and then everyone comes on here and says spend $4,000 more and buy a new car. I would do that if I could.

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Buy a three-year old car and then get ready to start replacing tires, brakes, battery, etc. The 60K mile service will be a major one. That's why people buy new cars and dump them after three years. You'll get a much better deal on a base model new car than a used one. Look for factory incentives and if you're a low mileage driver, consider leasing. Don't even consider money pits like VW and Volvo and Jeep.