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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just to add, if you do want a Toyota, a used one that's 2-3 years old is going to be not much less than a brand new one. I recommend either a fairly old one at 7-10 years old, or just buy new.

People who buy 2-3 year old Toyotas are irrational. [/quote]

Why?[/quote]

Because they hold their value so well that used ones are not that much less than a new one.

Honda civics and accords used to be like this as well.
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Had this experience with my last two Accords.  I'm not a big fan of new cars, but the new car incentives made buying new cheaper than the very specific car I wanted used.  If you're more flexible on specs, it's probably easier to get a good deal, but I'm still seeing used versions of my car being listed for more than I paid for my new one a few months ago.  You have to go to prior model to get a real break buying Corolla/Camry/Civic/Accord used, usually.  I had the first Accord for 15 years with zero issues and only traded it in for updated safety features.  Hopefully, the new one is just as easy/reliable.

We were able to get much better deals on a lightly-used Sienna/Odyssey than the sedans, maybe because people are anxious to get out of the minivan once their kids are out of carseats?

I have a friend who loves VWs but has had nothing but a parade of issues with them - somehow missed all the typical electrical system problems, but got the emissions problem and repeat mechanical issues with the most recent one.  I've been very hesitant to consider them, given the issues I've watched them go through over the years.[/quote]

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