<prompt> Human: Thanks for all the responses. I think I am going to go with a slightly used car. In my mind, the benefits will be a slightly lower initial cost coupled with the fact that from that point on, Ill know exactly what happened to the car and can take care of it properly. Since I plan on driving the car for 10 years or more, Im going to find something that has a history of longevity and looks decent without breaking the bank. After all, I dont want to drive a pyramid when everyone else is driving a sphere. Ill keep in mind things such as average cost of repairs, maintenance fees, etc.  <response>: The biggest variable in the new vs. used equation is also the hardest to quantify: repairs maintenance.If you are, or are aquainted with, a trustworthy mechanic who does good work and doesnt overcharge, then you may be better off buying lightly used than new.However, if you are like me, the extent of your automotive knowledge is where to put the gas. Also, I dont have any friends who fix cars. Even simple maintenance is paid for at likely top-dollar rates. In this case, any required major repairs can quickly make that lightly used car as expensive as a new car over the long haul. I prefer to own my cars at least 6-8 possibly 10 years so Ive elected to go new. 