Nope- I have never bought a brand new car in my 75 years- well,deduct 16 from that. Bought my first car, a 1951 Chevy 2-door coupe- 3 pc. rear window, 6 cyl with a three on the tree stick shift, from our family doctor for $250.00. My Grandfather taught me to buy a used but well maintained car or truck, after the first owner had "eaten" the depreciation. He also taught me to "Never let your car become a vehicle for your vanity"> Your comparison to the used gun schleppers and the ""test shooting" at the Southern, Northern, Vintagers, etc- is full of shit. All car dealers have insurance that covers them and their cars, at least they should have. So I test drive a 2009 Ford Ranger and get "T-Boned" at the corner of fifth and main- the dealer has insurance, and if not enough, my Auto-owners full comp. would kick in. Not a valid comparison I should think.
