Would you ever by a new model car?

[CurlyQ284]

I bought my yaris the first year it was out (2006). The salesman was my best friends dad. He told me that on new models he basically has no wiggle room for negotiation. We test drove the yaris and Corolla and he was able to go further down on the Corolla.

I'm not sure if that's because it was brand new or because it was in high demand. They only had four yarises (yari?) On the lot. I assume any new model will be in high demand though because people like new stuff.

I got it because I liked it better. If it's in your price range, get what you want. You spend a lot of time in the car, you know?

[5hole]

I wouldn't. We make auto parts and there are always quality risks with new designs. It takes time and process design to work out all the bugs. Plus, as mentioned above, the price will be higher. As you make design and process improvements, you can make a better, cheaper product. I would wait until the second year at least.

[ZoeHart]

I had the original model of the Jeep Liberty. My sisters both had ones a few years after me. Mine had a lot more issues than theirs ever did, so no I don't think I would.

[FastHands]

Nope. My first car was a first year restyle, and it had a habit of ahutting off while in motion. Scarred fo lyfe.

[Linie]

Yes, my last two cars were brand new models (Audi A5 and Maserati Ghibli): zero problems. But people looked up when I parked them.

[noodleoo]

Hmmm I don't think I would. I have bought the first year of a redesign Corolla and it was no problem. But it sounds like a totally new car down to the frame vs just restyling an existing car. I'd be nervous.

Then again, someone has to buy them, right?

[kme]

I would if it was a Honda.

A Kia?? No.

[themysteriouswife]

I swear they had HRVs before. I would buy it along with the extended warranty. You run a risk with any car you buy.

[themysteriouswife]

Dec 22, 2015 8:20:06 GMT -5 Lucy Honeychurch said:

I am lol at Maserati.
No, I probably wouldn't; too much risk.

Hey it makes people look up! I'll bet no one looks up at a new model Honda.

[cleo29]

Why not the CRV? I loved mine and had no repairs while I had it (other than usual maintenance).

[rodeored]

A friend of my mom's works as an engineer for GM and she recommends never buying a car the first year it is out because no matter how much testing they do before release there are problems they just won't catch until a large group are being driven regularly. So no, I don't think I would buy one, though my husband keeps talking the Jeep Renegade and that is new as well.

[pantsparty]

Dec 22, 2015 8:08:57 GMT -5 Linie said:

Yes, my last two cars were brand new models (Audi A5 and Maserati Ghibli): zero problems. But people looked up when I parked them.

Was it because of a design flaw, do you think?

[spk926]

We did. Typically we wouldn't but DH needed a smaller and more fuel efficient car for his new commute and the Subaru Crosstrek was the only one that fit all our needs and wants (4WD car being the highest priority). We bought it a few months after it was released and have had no problems with it!

[pantsparty]

I buy cars so infrequently I've never thought of this. Keep on chugging, 2007 Acura TSX. KEEP ON CHUGGING.

[sparty04]

No. DH has worked for both an automotive supplier and an automaker and is firmly against it.

Eta I'm referring a new design/redesign

[jellymankelly]

I bought the first model CR-V. It was one of the best cars I've ever had. I drove it 8 years, and had no problems whatsoever. After that, I got the first model Ford Freestyle, and have driven it for 10 years. I LOVE the look of the HRV, and was planning for that to be my next car, but I haven't been wowed by the reviews of the HRV. I'm hoping there's more info available by next summer when I trade up.

[olive]

Dec 22, 2015 8:08:57 GMT -5 Linie said:

Yes, my last two cars were brand new models (Audi A5 and Maserati Ghibli): zero problems. But people looked up when I parked them.

Lol

[pagas]

I had the first run of the PT Cruiser. I didn't have it long enough to find out it if it had issues or not...it probably did because...Chrysler.

I would probably be fine with a Honda (we have owned 2 Acuras and they were both great cars.)

[v]

Dec 22, 2015 8:08:57 GMT -5 Linie said:

Yes, my last two cars were brand new models (Audi A5 and Maserati Ghibli): zero problems. But people looked up when I parked them.

Maybe they're thinking about how sad it is to have to drive the poor man's Maserati


Honda has to be one of the most trustworthy new models to buy, but I'd be very reluctant. 

[lobster]

I just bought an HRV just before Thanksgiving. I really like it. It has a lot of nice features and I like the size. No problems yet but I obviously haven't had it long enough to know if there will be any big problems. We did get the extended warranty.

[lostrn]

Twice now I've bought new models their first release year and both times I've been burned lol. I think I've finally learned my lesson. Give them a year or two to work out all the kinks.

[mrsukyankee]

Normally, no, but my H works for a company that has given us 20% off of a new Mazda, so we're going to buy one new. A used car (3 years old) is the same price.

[fuckyourcouch]

I have before, but my poor dad was real upset about it. Lol.
It was fine, but it's not my preference. I just liked the car. It was the first year for the Nissan rogue.

[circa1978]

We bought our Honda Element when they had been out less than a year. It was best investment I've ever made. We still have it and it drives like new 200,000+ miles in. I will never, ever give it up.

[Linie]

Dec 22, 2015 9:35:08 GMT -5 v said:

Dec 22, 2015 8:08:57 GMT -5 Linie said:

Yes, my last two cars were brand new models (Audi A5 and Maserati Ghibli): zero problems. But people looked up when I parked them.

Maybe they're thinking about how sad it is to have to drive the poor man's Maserati


Honda has to be one of the most trustworthy new models to buy, but I'd be very reluctant. 

Yes, I know ... it's sad

Lol, I wouldn't dare complain about it. I worked really hard for it too! Not even a first world problem

[Deleted]

Dec 22, 2015 10:54:01 GMT -5 Linie said:

Dec 22, 2015 9:35:08 GMT -5 v said:

Maybe they're thinking about how sad it is to have to drive the poor man's Maserati


Honda has to be one of the most trustworthy new models to buy, but I'd be very reluctant. 

Yes, I know ... it's sad

Lol, I wouldn't dare complain about it. I worked really hard for it too! Not even a first world problem

How much did you spend on that one?

[kris356]

I have and it has gone both ways. My dad also owned a dealership and I have seen things go super smoothly with new model roll-out and things go terribly (4-door Wranglers with hard tops we had to stop selling because if it rained too hard they would leak)

I had a Jeep Patriot that was the first model year and had issues with the sunroof leaking. The drain tubes were too small and would easily clog. They took care of the issue no problem that had no other issues. I also had a first run demo 2006 Jeep Compass that had the check engine light come on every 750 miles. It was a terrible fix but after it was fixed my dad bought it for my sister and she had it until earlier this year with no major issues.

But the major downside is that there is no room for negotiations usually, especially if the demand is high. Signed girl whose husband just paid almost sticker for a 2016 Subaru this summer.

[kris356]

Dec 22, 2015 9:33:55 GMT -5 pagas said:

I had the first run of the PT Cruiser. I didn't have it long enough to find out it if it had issues or not...it probably did because...Chrysler.

They actually had very few problems.

I wanted one soooo bad but we didn't have Chrysler and Jeep at that point only Dodge. Plus, people were paying thousands over sticker for them. My first non-demo that I owned was a PT Cruiser convertible. I loved that car so much.

[Linie]

Dec 22, 2015 11:01:41 GMT -5 @courtneyloves said:

Dec 22, 2015 10:54:01 GMT -5 Linie said:

Yes, I know ... it's sad

Lol, I wouldn't dare complain about it. I worked really hard for it too! Not even a first world problem

How much did you spend on that one?

The base model (diesel) is around 68,000 EUR (VAT of 21% incl). I got some options, a reduction of 7% (which is huge in Belgium), free winter tires and could deduct half of VAT. So I paid around 65,000 EUR, which was more or less the same for the A5. It's a 2wheel drive, unfortunately. The 4wheel drive starts at 84,000 EUR.

[pixy0stix]

I bought the first hybrid Subaru cross trek that was offered. It wasn't the first model of the overall car design, though. I haven't had any issues so far. ::knocks on wood::