With the economy in bad shape, it’s possible to get really great deals in new cars. However, used cars are still the better option for most people. New cars lose tremendous amount of value within the first year making used cars the economical choice.

Ask yourself, is a brand new car really worth it? A car usually retains the same body style for 4-5 years at a time. If you’re worried about staying current, people won’t be able to tell what year your car is anyways. Most cars, if you take care of them properly, can last well beyond 10 years and 100,000 miles.

If you’ve decided on an used car, great! There are few steps you should take to make the car buying as smooth and efficient as possible. It’ll also save you quite a few headaches.
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Nobody likes to be in a recession. Shitty job market, ton’s of unemployment and uncertainty and just a suspenseful time in general. However, if you’ve been good with your finances and finally got a bit of cash left to spend, especially on clothes, this is the perfect time to go buy.

Retailers are slashing prices by ridiculous amounts. It’s not uncommon to see high quality stores such as ESPRIT and BANANA REPUBLIC having sales just about weekly. And they’re amazing deals too: usually up to 50-70% off, plus in store promotions or such. Some times I wonder just exactly how much profit these companies are making, but at the same time, I don’t give a crap. I’m saving a shit ton of money.

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