Elizabeth Puckett
There was a recent spike in car sales and I don't understand it. Having a new car would be nice, but there's plenty of reasons I don't want one!
Any recurring monthly payment is a burden, especially one that could cost $500 and up, no thanks!
Oh, it just lost $3,000 in value when I drove off the lot? Awesome! Not...
Even if I wanted another one, I couldn't find one I'd love as much. So many memories!
If I bought a new car, I would have to go through the stress of waiting for that first scratch or ding again. Not that I don't care now, but I know that it's going to be OK if a buggy rolls into my door every now and then.
It's easier to find a used car than a new one. For as many car dealers in America, there are at least many used car dealerships and private resellers.
Maybe it's because my handwriting is terrifying, but I can't stand paperwork -- and when you buy a car you fill out so much of it!
Those people won't even let me get out of my current car before hounding me with "help".
I had an insurance payment at one point that was as much as my monthly car payment because the bank required full coverage, never again!
It doesn't take that much to keep a car in good condition. If you want a car to last a long time, replace parts when they break before the problem gets out of hand. Also, keep up with routine maintenance.
I paid a couple thousand extra for a warranty I never used -- I also voided the warranty pretty quickly, so I wouldn't have been able to take advantage of it I needed to...worst money spent, hands down.
I can't explain why, but the cost of even having my oil changed has gone down as my car ages.
