Which do prefer to buy? a new car? or second hand car?

Philippines
December 22, 2009 9:42am CST
I have dreamed to buy my own car since I was a teenager.Now that I am an adult I feel the necessity to buy one for essential purposes.I would like to ask your opinion about wise buying of a car.Do you prefer brand new? or second hand?I will be glad to have your responses/ideas.
10 responses
• Philippines
22 Dec 09
I prefer to buy a new car not a second hand. At least it's new and you are the first one to use. Im not generalizing but few of the second hand got defective parts that's why the owner sold it.
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• United States
22 Dec 09
If you get a secondhand car from a reputable dealership they will usually not sell you garbage, if it is somewhere they sell new cars, they often fix all the problems before selling it.
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• Philippines
22 Dec 09
Hi linebacker, Like I said I am not generalizing.
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@talqaeeak (292)
• China
18 Jan 10
I think a new car is more cool,because a second hand car make me unhappy.
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• Philippines
12 Mar 10
THANK YOU FOR THE TIME IN RESPONDING.i WILL CONSIDER YOUR SUGGESTION.
• Philippines
28 Dec 09
I prefer buying a new one.I don't actually prefer small cars.I prefer cars that can be used as extra source of income.in my country,public transportation is a must.a van that can fit around 2-21 people is more convenient than buying a car that can fit 5 persons.you can use the car for carpooling.it is a great way to earn extra money.
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• United States
22 Dec 09
Well if you have the money to buy an new car or if you can make payments even and afford it, I thinkt he new cars are always the best way to go. But even used cars aren't bad. Although if you do go for a used car make sure its newer. But you know, my boyfriends care (we share it) only cost him $1800 and it has 150,000 miles on it but it runs great. I mean, I wouldnt trust it on a drive much longer tehn 3-4 hours but its a great A-B car. It really depends on what you can afford.
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@codris (781)
• Italy
22 Dec 09
i think that if you have a lot of money you have to buy a new car, advanced systems and safety, and a new car is always better then a used car. Useda car are for who don't have to possiblity to buy a new one, or maybe needs teh car only a few times in an year. But used cars are not safe as new cars and there is no warranty on used cars, so if you have problems you have to pay.
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@arystine (1273)
• Philippines
28 Dec 09
I prefer to buy a new car. A second hand car, though cheaper, will bring you headache. A new car is expensive but it will not give you car problems for years. I always think that I should not regret spending for a brand new car since my life and my family's is always on the line when riding a car.
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• India
22 Dec 09
If you are perfect in driving, then go for a new one, or else buy a second hand one, perfect your driving and then go for a new one
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• United States
22 Dec 09
If you buy new, it is more respected but the thing loses thousands of dollars in value as soon as you take it off the lot. If you have the money, the best way to go is to get a low mileage used car, because if you buy one new it will be the same thing after a little while.
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29 Jan 10
I prefer to buy a new ones, but as of now, since i don't have enough income to buy a brand new car, i prefer 2nd hands..
@luxixi (1)
• China
9 Mar 10
if your sandard of driving is not high ,magbe you can buy a second hand to improve your level . but i think a new one is more attractive and cool.