That feeling when the "smart" financial decision flips on its head

4 pointsby Anumbia8 เดือนที่ผ่านมา8 comments

New data reveals that a 3-year-old used car now costs, on average, only about 10% less than a brand-new version. With that tiny gap, the old logic of buying used to save big money is crumbling.

A media outlet is diving into this for a story. If you've shopped for a car in the last year, we want to hear from you:

Did you end up buying new because a used car didn't make financial sense?

Or did you buy used and feel like you overpaid?

What was the most shocking price you saw on a used car lot?

Tell us your story in the comments. What was your breaking point?

NB: We may request your name and location if we decide to cite your story.

8 comments

chasing0entropy8 เดือนที่ผ่านมา

Even a low quality new car is $35k. The price of used cars has skyrocketed. Also most people have realized that cars made more than a decade ago are of better quality than new cars are arriving today

Anumbia8 เดือนที่ผ่านมา

Did you make a purchase recently?

AnimalMuppet8 เดือนที่ผ่านมา

Mind telling us which media outlet, before we provide your content for free?

Anumbia8 เดือนที่ผ่านมา

Wow. Free content? Don't write an article, professor. If you recently navigated the car market, be a dear and share your story. Or don't.

treetalker8 เดือนที่ผ่านมา

Ask HN

Anumbia8 เดือนที่ผ่านมา

Thanks. Let me do just that.

treetalker8 เดือนที่ผ่านมา

You misunderstand, I think. This should be titled as "Ask HN: [your question or prompt here]".

Anumbia8 เดือนที่ผ่านมา

I ended up creating a new post with "Ask HN" in the title. Didn't know the ropes. We learn everyday.