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**El Jay** · 11-10-2010, 03:41 PM

One piece of advice which was already mentioned above, new cars/trucks are nice, but a huge investment. With the marjority of vehicles selling for $30k+ (generally closer to the $40k for trucks) that is a major commitment especially for someone just starting out.

Not to be argumentative, new cars/trucks are not an investment, but rather a liability.
There are very, very few few new vehicles that appreciate in value.

Regardless of the marque you choose, I would stick with something used, & preferably something that can be purchased for cash, no payments.

11-10-2010, 03:41 PM	#18
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: I may leave the Chevrolet line ..... One piece of advice which was already mentioned above, new cars/trucks are nice, but a huge investment. With the marjority of vehicles selling for $30k+ (generally closer to the $40k for trucks) that is a major commitment especially for someone just starting out. Not to be argumentative, new cars/trucks are not an investment, but rather a liability. There are very, very few few new vehicles that appreciate in value. Regardless of the marque you choose, I would stick with something used, & preferably something that can be purchased for cash, no payments. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck