Originally Posted by blitz993

I guess, I am looking at cars, thinking that I may be getting them after the big depreciation drop that most new cars see in the first 2 - 3 years. Yes I can find a new 2005 with little miles for $23,000, but in a year it will be worth $17,000. Another factor as to why I 'll never buy a new car. I may be taking a gamble that the car will slow in it's depreciation, after 2 - 3 years. I believe they will, also a reason I'm looking at 2004's. Many are off-lease cars that are usually well kept and dealers require less money for them because often the lease buy out is much less than the retail.