In Response to Nicholes post...

How different do you think buying a new car compared to a used car is? Would you rather buy a used or new car? Why?

I believe the process of buy a car is a daunting one to most people. There are so many different things that could go wrong and so many details that need to be worked out. I believe that buying a car from a car dealership is much safer and more reliable than buying a car from a private owner or off of Craigslist. If you buy from a dealer they can assist you in making sure the car will pass inspection and give you deals that a single person could not. When buying a new car it is often more expensive, but it is more reassuring because you can be sure there is nothing wrong with it, and they usually come with warranties. Buying a used car is often more stressful because although it may be less expensive it could have problems that the buyer is not aware of. If I was in the market for a new car I would buy one that is two years old. That way it is relatively new with low miles, but it is not quite as expensive as a brand new car. 


Would you feel more comfortable buying a car from a dealership or a individual selling the car in the paper? Do you think dealerships are trustworthy?