Yep. Buy usedDon't do it!
My mom just got a new car. Looked at used and new. She got new for less than 3k difference. That was compared to stuff 1-3 years w over 10k on them. She will keep it until someone else totals it, like the last one.
On on the flip side I want a truck when we replace my car. Used is high on my list. We will start shopping this fall but I don't care if we spend a couple years looking(so long as my car continues to drive)
Dont be be in a hurry. Be prepared to walk. Post Christmas is a good time to buy.
January is always a slow car sales month. Most people have spent all the $$ on the holiday season.Why post Christmas?