<prompt> Human: The lease on my 2009 vw jetta is up in june. i leased the car once i graduated and got a job i know, i know. my main reason for getting the jetta was the style and fuel economy. i have come to realize, however, that i need a truck or at least an suv hunting, fishing, riding, etc.I was thinking about looking at certified pre-owned pickup trucks along the lines of ford f-150 crew cab or an suv such as the jeep wrangler 4door. my thoughts are that i can save some money due to depreciation instead of buying new. is this a good idea? i know the fuel economy is going to be less but i feel the practicality of the vehicle will offset that for me. lastly we have the option of buying used from a private seller. obviously, the cost will be cheaper, but there is no warrantyetc. im just looking for some advice.Assistant: Buy used. Pay cash. Car payments are a good way to squash your ability to build wealth.Human: tbh, im afraid of buying a lemon.  <response>: Take the car to a mechanic, a really reputable one, to do a THOROUGH check on the used car of your choice and give you a DETAILED list of exactly whats wrong with it and how much it might cost to repair this. This is a small investment to verify that you are not getting a lemon and is FAAAR cheaper than getting a new car with a warranty. And for what its worth, most warranties are complete BS. Read the fine print. Most of them dont cover hardly anything.Good luck! 