I see everyone here suggests buying used. I'm not gonna say that's wrong but there is another side to that. I've bought used and I've bought new,and I've had mixed luck with used. When financing you have to look closely at the options available to you. Sometimes you can get superior financing,if you have top notch credit,by going new. Sometimes the financing difference is enough to offset the price difference between used and new. Also,sometimes when you find that perfect used car - great model,low miles,good price - you end up with a lemon. There may be a reason the previous owner traded in such a nice car in such great condition. It was nickle and diming them,so they traded it in on something new. If it's still under warranty,it may not cost you money,but it's still a time consuming pain. Just some things to think about.