nothing like having a car guaranteed for 8 years
buying used cars usually means no warranty. If my car blows up, I get a new one. If my engine stops working, I get a new one, If my tranny decides to fall off, or if my headlight burn sout, or if my windshield wipers wear out, I get new ones. FOR FREE!
Driving a used car means you pay for any and all maintenance. I pay for oil changes. That's it. Having a new car has its perks. Also, depending on what kind of car you have, your value will hold much greater than a different car. I bought my mustang gt for 26K (30K sticker price), and I can sell it for 25 right now, and have already had it for 19 months.