New or Used Car purchase

Buying used can be tricky. Typically the dealer will give someone dog shite on their trade and try to sell it to you on a 10k mark up... OR... they'll pay too much on someone's trade and try to get you to eat their loss.

I try to buy new but if that's not an option, try certified or programmed options. You can really do well by taking advantage of rebates and comparing prices of TX (Houston). I normally go on TrueCar, find what is a good deal, shop prices in Houston, and tell the dealer to match or beat it or I'm going to Texas.

That might not be true for TOYOTA. I've found it usually isn't worth buying late model used one vs a brand new car. A few years ago I bought my daughter a new Corolla S for $3500 more than a used one with a cheaper package with 24,000 miles. When it comes to The Big 3 "American" brands then yes you come out much better used. By the way, the Corolla is now 10 years old. She sold it to her brother. It's got around 150,000 miles. No repairs

He should get whatever color car he wants. 99% of buyers are not actively selling their old cars overseas after 5+ years.

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When it comes to The Big 3 "American" brands then yes you come out much better used.

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Don't try buying a truck or SUV with that mindset.