Originally Posted by
MikeRides
There's no reason for anyone to buy a brand new car. Even a 10 year old car can require minimal maintenance (oil changes every 4k, complete tune up incl water pump and belt every 100k).
Your own comments on a thread that you originated does not jive with these comments. Having a vehicle that is laid up for months on end while waiting for the time, parts or money to fix it sufficiently to be reliable enough to get to/from work or more than 5 miles from home, does not make a case for buying 10 year old cars.