but I am no longer a VW owner. Some jerk with her headlights off hit my son and totaled my Golf. (I don't have to take his word for it; when she started her car later on, I saw the headlight burn out when she turned them on. If they had been on during the collision, it would have burnt out then.)
The local dealer is so miserable that I didn't even think of a VW.
And I bought new tires the day before the collision!
Get something used. Why be a lemming and buy new every few years. That can make you soft in the head if you already DIY. The only reason I would buy new is if there is something available that I would have a hard one for, but there isn't IMO. SOS
I agree. Unless you have a lot of money to waste (most of us don't), buying a new car is a real losing proposition - with thousands of dollars gone as soon as you leave the showroom. Last year, after looking at a bunch of old Volkswagens on the market, I found a nice looking '88 Cabbie. The cost was $2000, and I spent another $2000 fixing it up. It's a great car, economical, and I would drive it anywhere. Four thousand dollars is a heck of a lot less than the $20,000 to $50,0000 being asked for at the dealerships. Not quite as dramatically less expensive, but still a big savings, are the two to three year old vehicles. A careful search will reward you with a modern, well-maintained car at huge savings.
MotorsForum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.