I bought a “new” car about 3 months ago. I did a fair bit of research first. The most highly recommended car was a Honda Accord, but the used Japanese cars do not depreciate as much as the American cars do. I ended up buying a 2009 Chev Malibu. It had 39,000 km (I am in Canada) on it. Because I was buying a used car, I was able to get a far more luxurious car – leather seats, sun roof, electric seats and seat warmers, compass and OnStar – which I do not use. This car still has over 3 years left on the new car warranty. I am not a person to go “gaga” over any vehicle – if it has good tires and good brakes, I am happy. My last car was 15 years old and I hope to drive this one for just as long. Incidentally, I bought the car from a car dealership. The car drives well and gets me where I have to go. When I asked people-in-the-know, most recommended the Honda or the Malibu and I am happy with my decision.
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