I chose to replace a truck I loved exactly a year ago. Partly because it needed a lot of repairs and partly because I felt I needed more of a road trip vehicle. I found, as others expressed, that the "discount" for "gently used" was not nearly what I thought it should be.
I was comparing Hyundai Santa Fe with Toyota Highlander, and what I really loved about the Hyundai was that it cost about 7K less. What I didn't like about it was that whenever I test drove it, my left butt cheek went numb. No matter what I did, or how I adjusted the seat, I could not get comfortable in the Hyundai.
The Highlander was great from the moment I sat in it, I new it was the perfect fit for me.
So I spent the extra jingle for the Highlander.
Also, the truck I was losing was a Toyota that had served me well for 14 years, so I had confidence in Toyota.
My point is that cost per mile is one thing, but for what these things cost, get something you like, if you can.
I was comparing Hyundai Santa Fe with Toyota Highlander, and what I really loved about the Hyundai was that it cost about 7K less. What I didn't like about it was that whenever I test drove it, my left butt cheek went numb. No matter what I did, or how I adjusted the seat, I could not get comfortable in the Hyundai.
The Highlander was great from the moment I sat in it, I new it was the perfect fit for me.
So I spent the extra jingle for the Highlander.
Also, the truck I was losing was a Toyota that had served me well for 14 years, so I had confidence in Toyota.
My point is that cost per mile is one thing, but for what these things cost, get something you like, if you can.