Here is the original message that I accidentally deleted
I need to upgrade my car. I bought it brand new in 1996. It now doesn't feel safe to drive anymore!
Since I started investing I always said that I would never buy new again but if i hang onto the car for a good 15 years like i did my little 96 hyundai excel I reckon it could be an option. The depreciation wouldn't really matter.
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If I were to buy brand new. It'd cost around $25 K. I want a hyundai sportswagon so I have room to put my bike and other things in the back.
Its gonna put my investing on the back burner for a good 3-4 years whilst i pay it off. I was hoping I would be able have 3 properties before I had to buy another car. That is going to be hard to take. If I did buy brand new I would hang onto it for as long as possible like I did with my current 1996 car.
If I buy a 2 year old car. How can I be sure I'm getting a good car?
I'm not sure what to do!!
Hmmm actually if I go down the route of buying new sometimes you can get a $3000 trade in for your old bomb from the dealer. My car would be lucky to be worth less than $1 K i reckon.
arrrgh I dunno what to do. Hoping for some advice and some stories from others.