Buying a car, need advice

Japan
February 17, 2010 5:15am CST
I am turn between buying a second hand car or a brand new car for my first car. First, I have cash available if I buy a second hand car but scared of malfuncations. I don't have enough money to buy brand new but I can always get a car loan. But I am also worried I might scratch or destroy a new car since I am still about to study driving. What should I purchase?
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@atv818 (1980)
• United Arab Emirates
21 Feb 10
If you're an expert driver then buying a new one will be the best way to go. If not, then 2nd-hand is better. If you fear of malfunction, seek the opinion of a mechanic before buying the car so that you'll know if it's going to be a good investment or not. Good luck!
@amarkovi (63)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
19 Feb 10
I think new cars are overpriced and the best deal is to buy a car that is 1-2 years old - this is as far as the economic side of the story goes. Of course security is the most important factor, however most new cars have at least a 3 year warranty, so if you buy a car 1-2 years old it will still be in warranty. Of course before you decide on anything a certfied mechanic should take a look at the car and see what condition it is in. It is a great feeling to sit in a new car, however I think a used one makes much more sense.
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
17 Feb 10
Well I got my first car, I got a 2nd hand car, reason I would to get used to driving and you would not be so worried so much when you drive. However when you choose a car I suggest you get someone experience to go with you for test drive. Get the service record of the car and see if the car is well serviced. Next see the mileage on the car. If it is high that you can expect more malfunctions. By the way how old is the 2nd hand car you are looking for.
• India
17 Feb 10
whether you can repayment for huge emi's of car loans than you can buy any car regarding our choice, comfort, requirement and budget, although for extra information regarding car prices and several other funds for car registration, road tax, driving license if you not having, car insurance, if we discuss about car brands go with toyota, honda, skoda like top notch car manufacturers