05-16-2002, 01:01 PM
I could afford any of the ranges but have only bought two new cars in my life. I just have a problem spending that kind of money on something that depreciates that fast. With the miles I drive, leasing is not an option. So I shop around and buy used between $5k to $10K I usually get 3 to 4 years out of them. If something major is required repair wise, I scrap it and buy something else.