I share your mindset. It took me a few new cars back in the 80s and early 90s
to come to it, but now I understand the logic. Depreciation sucks.

Me, too.

I think everyone should own a brand new car (that they ordered to
their specs) once in their lives. It's a wonderful experience, and I
remember well that feeling of pride as I drove it home. Just the
*smell* is worth it, once.

However, from the day you take delivery onwards, it's nothing but
stupid. It's a lose-lose situation, financially, that, thankfully, a
remarkable number of people are willing to risk -- which makes it
possible for me to buy Toyota T-100s for $2500...

:-)
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"