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Since I was 28, and I am now 80, I have owned probably 20 new cars and only two used. Now some were company cars replaced every two years. As far as me purchasing a new car, probably 12 or so and 8 or so Fords. My wife also bought new so she probably bought 6 or so. Chevy, VW, Toyota, Volvo, Ford, Suzuki. We only buy new cars. Present car, bought new is a 2017 Ford Explorer with 35K gentle miles. I do not see me replacing it.
Generally buy used (probably 12+ cars now)... two in the list above were purchased because of timing; current vehicle died and I needed a replacement quickly for commute which left no time to shop used market. In general, I don't feel buying new is worth it to me.
#1 1986 Mitsubishi Mirage I kept for 14 years, then sold it because I needed a bigger car.
#2 2000 Kia Sportage was a real junker, constantly in the shop (great warranty, they lost money on that car). Sold after 10 years, when the warranty expired.
#3 2011 Honda CRV. planned to keep it 15 years, but sold it when I moved overseas. Bought a replacement used Honda CRV.
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