If only we had invented and built some sort of alternative mode of collective transportation. Maybe it could be in tunnels and ride on metallic rails. It would serve many people and make periodic stops to the same locations instead of the highway clusterf- we have today. Sad that we don’t, but a man can dream though. A man can dream.

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    17 hours ago

    Maybe. Or I could be driving a one year old lease repo that the dealer pinky promises is good as new. I’d rather actually buy new and get the warranties and protections that come with it. Thankfully thus far, I have been in the financial position to be able to do so. I’m beyond the point in my life where I want to be driving the $600 K-car to save cash. Everyone has something that they think spending the extra money is worth it, for me, it’s having a nice car that lasts.

    Plus, without people like me buying new stuff, you wouldn’t have those one year old cars to buy in the first place.

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      10 hours ago

      it’s having a nice car that lasts.

      See, this is where your stupidity and ignorance shines. Used cars can and do last. It’s not even a gamble if you go to a reputable dealer.

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        8 hours ago

        The insults are not necessary. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I could make the same argument as you about someone spending a bunch of money on a new top shelf gaming rig instead of buying used parts on eBay.

        I didn’t say used cars didn’t or can’t last. I’ve driven plenty of vehicles in my life and know how to maintain them. I’d like to buy the exact car I want, know I’ve been the only driver, and know it’s full service history and drive style over the entire life of the car, which as I said, I keep for many years. And for me, that’s worth the premium to buy new.

        If you’d like to continue to buy used, have at it.