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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2010 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse From what source do you think you will acquire your next personal vehicle? New vehicle dealer Used vehicle dealer/lot/fleet sale Used vehicle from want ad or internet site Used vehicle from private party Used vehicle from an auction I plan to lease Some other means I don't expect to acquire a vehicle Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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From what source do you think you will acquire your next personal vehicle?
New vehicle dealer
Used vehicle dealer/lot/fleet sale
Used vehicle from want ad or internet site
Used vehicle from private party
Used vehicle from an auction
I plan to lease
Some other means
I don't expect to acquire a vehicle

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pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,859,605 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 7:02:03 PM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse e bay.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,634 Points:2,201,745 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 6:51:31 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse New vehicle dealer
doc327hank Veteran Author Maryland Posts:283 Points:92,615 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 6:49:23 PM Ignore doc327hank Report Abuse A used car, probalby from TRiangle MOtors and if they don't have wnat we need, then we'll look else where. You can get such a good deal with unsed cars, if you know where and what to buy.
rayk Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,106 Points:1,245,080 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 6:43:52 PM Ignore rayk Report Abuse Used from whomever. I don't like paying extra for insurance, depreciation, and taxes. Old cars work great and repairs do not come close to the costs of the above mentioned items. I have a 12 year old car now and I would trust it to go anywhere. I bought it five years old and the previous owner lost an average of $5000 a year in depreciation. He bought it for $35K. I saw the sales sheet with his documentation he gave me. I purchased it for $10K five years later. I have never spent $5000 repairing any car in one year. Yet he did it in depreciation 5 years in a row. Crazy.
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,741 Points:1,809,710 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 5:18:59 PM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse New vehicle dealer.
BBopp Champion Author Dayton Posts:6,834 Points:1,937,480 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 4:56:30 PM Ignore BBopp Report Abuse I'm looking for a 2nd vehicle, so I will go through a private party.
191GasBuddy Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:7 Points:460 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 4:40:31 PM Ignore 191GasBuddy Report Abuse New Vehicle dealer. I would love to have an Audi or Mustang.
hotsawss Champion Author Riverside Posts:7,233 Points:222,530 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 4:32:19 PM Ignore hotsawss Report Abuse LL Bean
52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:7,257 Points:1,740,730 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 3:31:15 PM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse If one wants an electric car at this point a dealer is probably the only option.
grampsguy Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:181 Points:263,035 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 2:44:48 PM Ignore grampsguy Report Abuse Used vehicle dealer/lot/fleet sale
dczh Veteran Author Oklahoma City Posts:278 Points:396,565 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 1:36:14 PM Ignore dczh Report Abuse usually from a dealership. We have done both used and new and probably will not go back to used. When we were younger, of course we bought used, but now we are more financially secure (not rich) we buy new and pay off as soon as possible to save interest money. We figure as others have that there are less repairs needed when a vehicle is bought new. The car our daughter drives is beginning to become expensive as amny parts are needing repairs or problems with no apparent solution are cropping up. It was bought new in 1997 (1997 model), it now has >150K miles, and is starting to show its age.
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 12:58:14 PM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse DODGE DEALER SHIP
jeromehasbargen Champion Author Minnesota Posts:3,381 Points:659,975 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 12:25:59 PM Ignore jeromehasbargen Report Abuse The last 2 vehicles I acquired were by gift and by lease. The gift was a 87 GMC S15 pickup from my mom. I drive the pickup less than 500 miles a year in the summer so it doesn't need much maintenance. The lease was a Saturn L200 and I opted to buy it once the lease was up. It's paid off now and all I have is up-keep and minor repairs that rarely come up. Both vehicles have been the cheapest to maintain of all the vehicles I've owned. When I decide to purchase a different vehicle I will be buying it brand new since in my experience they are the least expensive to maintain. In the past when I purchased used vehicles they needed repairs often. It seemed like it would have been more cost effective and less stressfull to make new car payments instead of paying to get the used car fixed as often as I had to. Whith a new vehicle it is under a warranty for most the time you are paying for it, you know who is driving it and how it is being maintained. When you buy a used vehicle, in most cases, you don't have any idea how it has been maintained and treated by the previous owner. [Edited by: jeromehasbargen at 8/24/2010 12:30:25 PM EST]
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,903 Points:2,366,325 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 12:25:08 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse don't plan on buying any more cars.
VideoDan Champion Author West Virginia Posts:13,157 Points:2,662,650 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 12:10:49 PM Ignore VideoDan Report Abuse from all the options listed, what would other be? inherit one? win one? steel one? build one? take the bus or train!
Peebo Veteran Author Baltimore Posts:391 Points:1,507,715 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 10:12:35 AM Ignore Peebo Report Abuse Car Barn
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,397 Points:1,809,310 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 10:06:57 AM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse New reputable dealer!
Thomeyboy Rookie Author Milwaukee Posts:10 Points:855 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 9:59:35 AM Ignore Thomeyboy Report Abuse I buy a new car every 6-8 years or so. With proper maintenance they have worked well for me. Tried Leasing, and it was too costly!
stadlgi Champion Author Akron Posts:2,206 Points:1,321,205 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 9:51:28 AM Ignore stadlgi Report Abuse Can't afford new. So fleet used, whatever to get one cheap.
Doc024 Sophomore Author Indianapolis Posts:247 Points:1,012,290 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 8:09:31 AM Ignore Doc024 Report Abuse Sorry with times the way they are, a new (or new to me) car just isn't high on the priority list....
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,250 Points:2,033,865 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 7:51:24 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse dealer
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,545 Points:2,716,800 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 7:11:59 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse I have bought new cars since 1970. Less lemons that way.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,001 Points:2,703,855 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 6:31:43 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse I will purchase from a new dealership
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,107 Points:2,172,025 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 6:01:27 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse Buy a new car and keep it for a decade or longer. That is much cheaper than buying clunkers every year.
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,741 Points:1,809,710 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 5:30:59 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse New vehicle dealer.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,081 Points:2,550,030 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 5:26:37 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse New vehicle dealer
jcurley Champion Author California Posts:7,893 Points:1,774,045 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 4:32:50 AM Ignore jcurley Report Abuse I certainly agree with many others who posted here that the drop in value of a new car, as soon as you leave the dealer's lot, is pretty hard to swallow. That said, I like that new car smell (probably toxic however) and feel. Plus you can maintain it as well as you like. The cars I've driven for the last 30 years have lasted 8-12 years (just sold the '96 2 years ago). Mostly Pontiac and Toyota models. But now that we have carfax, you have a decent chance of avoiding some of those lemons.
J Eric Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:10,270 Points:2,070,955 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 3:45:25 AM Ignore J Eric Report Abuse Never bought a new car in my life. Not worth the big drop in value as soon as it's taken off the lot! Have had mostly good luck with the used vehicles I've bought (mostly from dealers; a few from private parties).
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,025 Points:1,753,850 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 1:24:27 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse I'll buy new from a dealer IF I ever have the opportunity again to do so. The only cars I like are rare enough that buying used isn't really an option. Plus I'm just too wary of previous owners skimping on important maintenance items like using the proper oil and what-not.
CHASBULL Rookie Author Oklahoma City Posts:32 Points:213,715 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 12:53:07 AM Ignore CHASBULL Report Abuse I won't ever buy a new vehicle again. Why lose that much money when you drive it off the lot. I will let someone else that doesnt car about money and loves being in debt take that loss. Plus I wont be buying american vehicles either. They are all junk. Until they learn to build a car that doesnt break down in the first 2 yrs then I will stay with German cars.
arcee Sophomore Author Denver Posts:159 Points:1,441,780 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 12:18:45 AM Ignore arcee Report Abuse Had good luck with used fleet vehicles from used dealers.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,708 Points:2,470,640 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 12:01:32 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse New vehicle dealer.
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,979 Points:1,779,615 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 11:22:37 PM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse A new dealer would be worth it. Of cource it would also depend on the price, mileage, engine power, warranty, in some cases manufacturer, and the reasons for needing an auto. New autos are worth the money. There are a number of used which can also be qualify as well.
kwikr Sophomore Author Lexington Posts:220 Points:46,050 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 11:18:07 PM Ignore kwikr Report Abuse Why would you buy new and take a beating on depreciation as soon as you drive it off the lot? With all the transferable warantees it doesn't make sense to pay thousands of dollars more for a new car.
djtdi Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,840 Points:710,750 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 11:13:33 PM Ignore djtdi Report Abuse Haven't decided yet.
wandadina Rookie Author Vancouver Posts:46 Points:19,265 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 10:15:30 PM Ignore wandadina Report Abuse The last vehicle I purchased was from a dealership and I am very happy with the price and vehicle.... I thought it would last a month and it is almost 2 years since I purchased it.... Happy Happy Happy
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,433 Points:1,165,810 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 9:36:45 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse new car dealer
DarlaL Rookie Author New Brunswick Posts:1 Points:420 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 8:48:28 PM Ignore DarlaL Report Abuse I prefer buying new. But only GM/Chevy. Warranties are good. But I NEVER pay full price for a vehicle LOL. Have to knock them down a peg or two LOL
ACTown Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,347 Points:1,429,605 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 8:33:37 PM Ignore ACTown Report Abuse Can you really trust a private party any more?
crash60068 Rookie Author Chicago Posts:6 Points:729,120 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 7:53:42 PM Ignore crash60068 Report Abuse just bought a car
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,634 Points:2,201,745 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 7:45:34 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse New vehicle dealer
green_lantern Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,964 Points:1,482,810 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 7:15:08 PM Ignore green_lantern Report Abuse Had too many problems with used cars. With a new car, most stuff is fixed under warranty.
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,741 Points:1,809,710 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 6:19:26 PM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse New vehicle dealer.
eupgas Veteran Author Michigan Posts:372 Points:679,825 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 6:08:41 PM Ignore eupgas Report Abuse Don't expect to acquire another vehicle for many years.
eupgas Veteran Author Michigan Posts:372 Points:679,825 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 6:07:52 PM Ignore eupgas Report Abuse Don't expect to acquire one for many years.
deveetaj Rookie Author Tampa Posts:3 Points:385 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 6:02:58 PM Ignore deveetaj Report Abuse I understand the savings of buying last year's model but I want that new 2011 Camaro. I rented one while in DC. Too sweet.
HCB Sophomore Author Iowa Posts:124 Points:24,515 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 5:59:03 PM Ignore HCB Report Abuse Buying last year model car as the new ones come out. Huge savings!!
Dorkchop Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,397 Points:1,796,540 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 5:54:56 PM Ignore Dorkchop Report Abuse Build my own.
mangoic1975 Rookie Author Oakland Posts:62 Points:369,970 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 5:48:09 PM Ignore mangoic1975 Report Abuse most likely from dealer.
SavinOnFuel Champion Author Gary Posts:1,966 Points:1,256,910 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 4:37:01 PM Ignore SavinOnFuel Report Abuse I have my eye on a Ford SUV but the new body style is coming out. I'll wait til the novelty wears a bit and then I'll buy a new one.
julius1st4 Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,204 Points:1,190,375 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2010 3:57:19 PM Ignore julius1st4 Report Abuse I will try to buy a "Dealer Demo" & if one isn't available, then. I will buy "Brand New"