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Offline IMNCARN82

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New or Used ?
« on: February 17, 2013 - 05:22:27 PM »
I'm undecided on which way to go... Always thought "Never buy a new car" they depreciate in value as you drive them off the lot. And at first was only looking at 2011 or newer. I like the lower valance.   The dealer quoted me 32K$ for a 2013 R/T classic. Used prices for a low(er) mileage 2011 are still at 29-30K$.    Not sure on buying a car with over 30,000 miles on it for 25K$ er so is worth it.   And what better car to be the "original owner" of ? Then I know it's been broken in properly and maintained. The full warranty. Low(er) % rate.    I've seen used ones going for more than I can get a new one for. But all I've ever heard is go used and save $.  Any thoughts?
I'm planning on keeping the car for a long time. In the process of saving up a bigger down payment right now.   Never owned a car newer than 1991 and have my heart set on a black R/T plus or classic. Super trac pac. 6 speed,heated leather.    What would you do... New ? or Used ?   and why?   Thanx, I'm real excited!  It's not a question of if, Only of when I get one. They are easily the coolest new cars on the streets to me.  Every time I see one I tend to freak out a little... :crazy:   R/T
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Offline Changin Gears

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Re: New or Used ?
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2013 - 05:42:32 PM »
I always thought I would never buy new again either, but the value of these doesn't seem to drop when you drive them off the lot.  New might be the smarter way to go...


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Re: New or Used ?
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2013 - 12:15:22 PM »
I like new. You know it hasn't been beaten yet!!!
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Re: New or Used ?
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2013 - 02:44:34 PM »
If ur going with a 2011 or up RT, might as well go new, the damn things are still hovering around $30k with low miles, my parents just came to visit last week and my sad rented a 2013 challenger RT, damn thin averaged 27.8 mpg from Denver to here (220miles) with the cruise set at 78mph!  Normally I'm all for 1 year old low mileage purchases, just doesn't seem to be worth it with new RT challys.  Just my  :2cents:
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Re: New or Used ?
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2013 - 04:31:12 PM »
Ya. They don't drop much.   So probably goin new. First and last new car ill ever buy.  Added another grand to my down payment fund today...   :money:    I got the fever and there's only one cure...      R/T
'73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
'69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
71' Demon
75' Duster
87' Conquest TSI
56' Plaza
Boulder CO
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Offline TinCuda

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Re: New or Used ?
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2013 - 04:42:55 PM »
The Cash for Clunkers program has kept the used car market high.  Used car prices have stayed up due to less used cars available.  This will go away in a few years.  Anyway you shake it though, a new Challenger is a good value as far as I am concerned.  I think that they will hold their value because when Dodge does a refresh, it will most likely make the car smaller, more pointy, and less cosmetically like one of the original challengers.


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Re: New or Used ?
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2013 - 01:21:10 PM »
^ Good point.
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