[racermini]

I've never owned a new car, I don't think I ever will. I love hunting out bargains. New cars are for people with more money than sense.
Racermini ducks and runs for cover..........

[KenL]

I've bought my last 2 cars new. The MINI was new for 2 reasons:

1) There's something special about having a new car.
2) When I bought mine the second hand ones they had (demonstrators) were more expensive than ordering new.

[evil-D]

I am new car person. Part of it I suppose is I am somewhat of a germaphobe. Additionally, I want my car to smell new, not of the stinky smoker who owned it before me. I know I lose 25% or more of its value the second I drive it off the dealr lot, but it is worth it to me.

[cooper4us]

I dislike buying used cars. Not knowing how the car was treated from new, really, really bothers me.

[cooper4us]

Oh and I have never bought an used car before, and doubt I ever will unless is a very special car like a classic Mini.

[dinlo]

I'm don't have a lot $$$, but I'm not a car guy, so I just don;t want to deal with car problem, that's why I always new car

[dinger]

Quote:

Originally posted by evil-D
I want my car to smell new, not of the stinky smoker who owned it before me.

Well you wouldn't want Soggys car then.

[MINImeat]

I buy very well built new cars and keep 'em at least 10 years so the only history is my history.
The only exception is when I'm buying a "classic" car owned by someone who loved it or if I'm forced to buy used to replace a wrecked car.
I don't agree with the logic of getting one-year-old cars after they've lost their initial value. Most people who own a car for just a year run it in the ground. Don't even get me started on rental cars for sale.

[Cat]

I've always been a used car person. This will be my first new car. I've done really well with my used cars. I had an '83 280zx for three years that was stolen and stripped for parts ::sob:: but the insurance company paid me the same amount I paid for it. Bwa hahahaha! The MINI and the Infiniti G35 are the only cars I'd consider buying new because to me they're worth every penny!

[Z1GZAG N]

Are you a Used Person or a New Person?

At 50 I've been used and abused!

[dcfkan]

I am superstitious and do not like second-hand anything - do not know where they have been and may bring bad aura along with them etc...

Only ever have 2 cars, both from new

DK :apple:

[jsteine2]

Quote:

Originally posted by racermini
I've never owned a new car, I don't think I ever will. I love hunting out bargains. New cars are for people with more money than sense.

New Car... I usually kkep them a long time, 10+ years, I've found that in the end, its cheaper this way. The few used cars I've purchased have usually gone by the wayside after 3 or 4 years. still own a 1972 Dodge van, (new), 1993 Accord (new) 2002 MC (new)... guess which is my favorite?

[Jones]

I am a new person. I have had my brand new MCS (gallery) for about 10 months (ish) and have just sold it and now waiting for my next new MCS but this time with all the extras, the JCW Works kit and a truck load more attitude!

[NewOne]

Im a used person,I bought my Mini at 1 years old.
The dealers give you a BMW signed guarantee that the car was not stolen,damaged,and hpi checked.They also upgraded all parts to current specs ( seatbacks,steering column ).
The car cost £10,500 with cd boost and aircon ,salt pack so
i got my car spec free and I got a chrome exhaust trim free
(no alloys though)

[Humourl3ss]

I always buy new cars. I like warranties, I like to know that a car has been fastidiously maintained (which I invariably do), and frankly many of the cars I've purchased have held their value so well that I often have the last laugh on those who think they're getting a whopping bargain by purchasing used.

-CW

[Martin L]

When it comes to cars they have to be new
Luckily I'm in the fortunate position to be able to afford new

With used cars apparently a very high percentage of them have a "questionable" history, even those bought through main dealers. The only way to avoid this is to buy brand new then you know for sure.

[snuffy]

Quote:

Originally posted by racermini
I've never owned a new car, I don't think I ever will. I love hunting out bargains. New cars are for people with more money than sense.
Racermini ducks and runs for cover..........

i've been used many-a-time. ops I mean...

The Mini I'm getting in October will be brand new, my first new car.
My current car was bought second hand, a year old (the car had lost over £3000 from its original purchase price) and it had loads of history etc, but unfortuantly the car had cigarette burns in it (and hot rock burns! ) so I was dissapointed. Once I had the car for a while it was obvious it had been "ragged" before me as the brakes needed changing and there were a few niggles that ****ed me off.
Anyway, I thought well I know how I want to treat my car - I'll get a brand new one - mmmm the smell

[MiniMonkey]

I definitely prefer new.. I did look at the second hand market as usual and just found it incredibly difficult to find exactly what I wanted - I have generally found in the past when buying used cars that I have compromised in some way or another to save cash.

So my last 3 cars have been new with the Mini being the first to be exactly how I wanted it!

[MiniMinor]

Bought mine new. It was the first new car i had bought.

[BartMack]

Thought I would do a little list to find out.
With the latest Cooper it looks like half & half,
but I have definitely preferred the new ones to the junkers!
Beginning with my very first car in 1980:

1970 Dodge Duster- used, kept 3 months,
1980 Ford Fiesta - new, kept 2 years
1971 Fiat Spider - used, kept 1 year
1969 Fiat Spider - used, kept 1 year ::my favorite of all the junkers::
1969 VW Beetle - used, kept 1 year
1981 Ford Fiesta - used, kept 1 year
1972 VW Super Beetle - used, kept 1 year
1987 Ford EXP - new, kept 5 years
1992 Toyota Corolla - new, kept 8 years
2000 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 - new, still have
2003 MINI Cooper - new (CVT), kept 3 months
2003 MINI Cooper - new (5 spd), current

I would consider buying used if it were a very high-end car...
I would look for a vehicle that had been leased for 1-2 years,
because I think high-end leases are well taken care of.
I have no plans to do that though, I have the MINI I want!