Thread: New vs. used

So I am not going to lie. I am hating the whole new truck buying experience. Every dealership tells me something different and in all honesty I don't believe any of them anymore. I really would like a 2010 and up F150 lariat or FX4. I can only afford these used and many if not all have around 30-50k on them. Last night a dealer tried to sell me a 2013 brand new f150 XLT for 34 out the door but it was a base model with no bells and whistles.

I am at my wits end and can't decide if its better to go new and add on later when I can or buy used and get everything I want right now, but I won't know how my truck was taken care of by the previous owner.

What is your guys opinion? I've never owned a new vehicle ever so I wouldn't care if I had a new one or not. Please help me come to a logical decision.

Agreed, I'm gunna be paying $60,000 for a new truck when today it would only cost me $43,000 lol. And I would say go used and get everything you want. You'll be happier that way an get a better deal. Carfax it and look the truck over really well yourself. Make sure everything seems right.

I bought my 2011 fx4 ecoboost used and saved like 20k. The only thing it had was tinted tail lights and tinted windows, and my local famous red stripe. I told the dealer to throw in the box rails, cold air, and LED tailgate strip no charge. I've done my hood decal, HID headlights, leveling kit, wind deflectors and I blacked out everything including my rims for under 1000. The only thing I don't have is leather but the insurance company will call me when something comes in, god forbid. As for how the other owner drove it, I don't think anyone can drive my truck the way I like. Even the guy changing my oil. The dealership checks it over before they sell it. My truck also comes with lifetime engine warranty. I just can't get over throwing away that first 20grand as soon as you drive a new truck off the lot.

That's a pretty good deal right there, lifetime engine warranty. Ever think about blowing your engine? Lmao jk. Sounds like you scored with your truck though.

Personally, I would never buy a new vehicle. I'm not a fan of losing 33% value as I drive out of the showroom.
In addition to that, local people are MUCH easier to deal with than salespeople.

I'm a big penny pincher so I would MUCH rather get the used 2010 over the 33% higher (Plus three years newer-worth!) priced 2013.
But then again, I hate my state so much, I made sure to get a 1995 and evade all emissions laws
Plus, it's kind of fun sifting through Craig's List ads. Usually you'll get lucky and find a gem after a few days. I was only looking for about two weeks before I found my gem.