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Old 04-04-2013, 04:19 AM   #26 (permalink)
Allch Chcar
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Cordelia - '15 Mazda Mazda3 i Sport
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
From this tidbit of info it sounds like you may not be in the best financial position. If so, I highly recommend against purchasing brand new, and especially against buying from a dealership. Vehicles are among the worst "investments" because they depreciate so darned quickly. Buy a few years old and invest the amount saved. This will allow you to buy a nicer car than buying new, also.
Thanks. I ended up getting something different anyway but it was used and vastly cheaper as you suggested. The Mazda3 was nice but it wasn't what I really wanted. So I'm content to bide my time until I'm in a better financial position and can get what I really want.
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