That feeling when the "smart" financial decision flips on its head

[Anumbia]

New data reveals that a 3-year-old used car now costs, on average, only about 10% less than a brand-new version. With that tiny gap, the old logic of buying used to save big money is crumbling.

A media outlet is diving into this for a story. If you've shopped for a car in the last year, we want to hear from you:

Did you end up buying new because a used car didn't make financial sense?

Or did you buy used and feel like you overpaid?

What was the most shocking price you saw on a used car lot?

Tell us your story in the comments. What was your breaking point?

NB: We may request your name and location if we decide to cite your story.

[chasing0entropy]

Even a low quality new car is $35k. The price of used cars has skyrocketed. Also most people have realized that cars made more than a decade ago are of better quality than new cars are arriving today

[Anumbia]

Did you make a purchase recently?

[AnimalMuppet]

Mind telling us which media outlet, before we provide your content for free?

[Anumbia]

Wow. Free content? Don't write an article, professor. If you recently navigated the car market, be a dear and share your story. Or don't.

[treetalker]

Ask HN

[Anumbia]

Thanks. Let me do just that.