How much that new car will really cost
Whatever youre comfortable spending on a car, the cost of buying it will be dwarfed in the long run by ongoing expenses in depreciation, fuel, insurance, financing, maintenance and repair, and more. Consumer Reports has gone to great lengths to estimate owner costs for nearly every new car thats currently on sale. And we found some surprises:
via Yahoo! Autos.
Never ever buy a new car.
Always have a good mechanic do a thorough inspection before buying any vehicle.
Offer 20% less than asked and wait a day or two before renegotiating.
Above all – be patient.
Change the oil every few thousand miles.
Live by those rules and you will never be sorry …
… I depended on my wheels for my livelihood – my very existence – for many many years and learned the hard way.