Used Car or New Car - Mazda 2?

[Ext User(t_smith0011@yahoo.com)]

Hi,

I'm trying to decide whether to buy a 4 year old car used car (for
about $13,000) or a new car (for about $18,000).

The car is a Mazda 2.

Can anyone give me some general advice from their experience, whether
it is worth paying the extra money for the new car, or any other tips?

Thanks for your help

[Ext User(Michael C)]

<t_smith0011@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to decide whether to buy a 4 year old car used car (for
> about $13,000) or a new car (for about $18,000).
>
> The car is a Mazda 2.
>
> Can anyone give me some general advice from their experience, whether
> it is worth paying the extra money for the new car, or any other tips?

According to RACV the most economic age to buy a car is at years of age and
sell at 8. So you'll be just about in the right spot. It's unlikely you'll
have $5000 worth of problems. You should exercise a bit of caution before
buying second hand of course.

[Ext User(sgam@hotmail.com)]

On May 11, 2:26 pm, "Just JT" <Johnnyt...@Hotmale.com> wrote:
> <t_smith0...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Hi,
>
> > I'm trying to decide whether to buy a 4 year old car used car (for
> > about $13,000) or a new car (for about $18,000).
>
> > The car is a Mazda 2.
>
> > Can anyone give me some general advice from their experience, whether
> > it is worth paying the extra money for the new car, or any other tips?
>
> > Thanks for your help
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~
> I tend to buy new because I get dealer warranty and peace of mind.
>
> Five grand difference between new and used? How much is peace of mind worth
> to you?
>
> --
> You.never.know.how.much.a.used.car.been.thrashed.b y.previous.owner.

Sometimes you can get a used car privately for a good deal, and get a
lot more for your money. At the same time, you may get a car that is
new enough to have a year or so of new car warranty on it, and get the
best of both worlds, and not take such a hit in depreciation as soon
as you drive the thing away.

Cheers,
Steve

[Ext User(David Z)]

Buy a bigger car. If this means buying used, so be it. Light cars like the
Mazda2 are death traps, and consistently rate badly in crash studies.

I'd look at a used Mazda 323 instead.

<t_smith0011@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to decide whether to buy a 4 year old car used car (for
> about $13,000) or a new car (for about $18,000).
>
> The car is a Mazda 2.
>
> Can anyone give me some general advice from their experience, whether
> it is worth paying the extra money for the new car, or any other tips?
>
> Thanks for your help
>

[Ext User(Just JT)]

<sgam@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> I tend to buy new because I get dealer warranty and peace of mind.
>>
>> Five grand difference between new and used? How much is peace of mind
>> worth
>> to you?
>>
>> --
>> You.never.know.how.much.a.used.car.been.thrashed.b y.previous.owner.
>
> Sometimes you can get a used car privately for a good deal, and get a
> lot more for your money. At the same time, you may get a car that is
> new enough to have a year or so of new car warranty on it, and get the
> best of both worlds, and not take such a hit in depreciation as soon
> as you drive the thing away.
>
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I agree this is possible. But it takes a lot of patience and looking around
to find a real bargain in the used market. But in general the reason people
sell cars is because it's been "thrashed" (either abused or has done high
kilometres).

--
And.the.scent.of.brand.new.car.is.priceless

[Ext User(Michael C)]

"Just JT" <Johnnythor@Hotmale.com> wrote in message
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> And.the.scent.of.brand.new.car.is.priceless

Actually the scent of brand new cars is considered to be detremental to your
health. You have a cabin full of all sorts chemicals left over from the
manufacturing process. Apparently it's fairly easy to show that these exceed
the safe level of these chemicals. Most of it is due to the plastics and
vinyls used in cars.

Michael

[Ext User(Scotty)]

"Noddy" <dg4163@(nospam)dodo.com.au> wrote in message
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>
> "Just JT" <Johnnythor@Hotmale.com> wrote in message
> news:46463c08$0$3971$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
>
>> I agree this is possible. But it takes a lot of patience and looking
>> around to find a real bargain in the used market.
>
> That depends what you're looking for, and where you're looking.
>
> There's always plenty of bargains out there to be had if you're looking in
> thr right places.
>
>> But in general the reason people sell cars is because it's been
>> "thrashed"
>> (either abused or has done high kilometres).
>
> Bullshit.
>
> Cars get sold for all kinds of reasons, such as they're at the end of
> their lease and people want something different, their circumstances
> change and they need something smaller/larger/more fuel efficient, or they
> just get bored with the things and want something else.
>
> Cars are no different to any other consumer item. After a while people get
> tired of them for whatever reason and want something else.
>
>> And.the.scent.of.brand.new.car.is.priceless.
>
> No it ain't :)
>
> It costs a lot, and lasts for a very short time :)
>
> --
> Regards,
> Noddy.
>
And the sent often makes people crook.

Sick of Cars?



There's nothing more reassuring than the smell of a new car. Ever since the
car was invented, it's a feeling that motorists have treasured. But
following ground breaking research, Australian scientists have warned that
the smell of a new car actually contains high levels of toxic air emissions
that are making some drivers ill. We're all aware of the problems
associated with exhaust emissions. But pollution inside the car is
something that hasn't received much attention.



So, what have scientists found? According to a report by Reuters, a study
by Australians main scientific body, the Commonwealth Scientific and
Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), found high levels of toxic
emissions for up to six months and longer after the cars left the showroom.



"Just as air inside our homes and workplaces are often much more polluted
than the air outside, so sitting in a new car can expose you to levels of
toxic emissions many times beyond (health guideline) goals," said Steve
Brown, head of the CSIRO's air quality control research unit.



The toxic emissions they had found included benzene, acetone, ethylbenzene
and xylene isomers.



"To avoid some exposure to this toxic cocktail, people who buy new cars
should make sure that there is plenty of outside air entering the vehicle
while they drive,: Brown said.



In other words, keep your windows open.



The two year study of three new vehicles found anecdotal evidence that
drivers were becoming ill when they drove their cars.



A lawyer reported being ill with headaches, lung irritation and swellings
for several days after collecting a new car and driving it for only ten
minutes. When he swapped his new car for an 18 month old one, his symptoms
disappeared.



A public servant felt ill when driving a new government car for the first
six months, a chemically sensitised person felt "Spaced out" when driving a
new car and a salesperson who regularly updated his car became lethargic on
long trips.



The study found two new Australian made cars had very high levels of
volatile organic compounds, up to 64,000 micrograms per cubic metre, three
to ten weeks after manufacture. A control group of people exposed to half
this amount reported within minutes feeling discomfort, drowsiness, fatigue
and confusion headaches and eye, ear and nose irritation.



The CSIRO said the toxic air emissions decrease 60 percent in the first
month but where still well above the Australian recommended health level of
500 micrograms per cubic metre.



A third car in the study was imported to Australia, but four months after
manufacture it contained 2,000 micrograms per cubic metre.



"This is still four times more than the recommended goal and remains a
concern," said Brown.



Regardless of whether or not you've just bought your car, or driving a new
hire car, the CSIRO message seems clear.



With new cars, they recommend that you keep your windows open for six
months. Or at least until the 'New car' smell fade's away.







Courtesy of the RACQ "Road Ahead" magazine.

[Ext User(Michael C)]

"Scotty" <scoter1@warmmail.com> wrote in message
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> The toxic emissions they had found included benzene, acetone, ethylbenzene
> and xylene isomers.

Ahhhh, that new car smell.

Michael