That feeling when the "smart" financial decision flips on its head
Mood
thoughtful
Sentiment
neutral
Category
business
Key topics
used car market
automotive industry
consumer behavior
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.
The price gap between new and used cars has narrowed to around 10%, challenging the conventional wisdom of buying used to save money, and prompting a discussion on changing consumer behavior.
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Discussion Activity
Light discussionFirst comment
3m
Peak period
5
Hour 1
Avg / period
2.7
Based on 8 loaded comments
Key moments
- 01Story posted
11/17/2025, 10:07:59 PM
23h ago
Step 01 - 02First comment
11/17/2025, 10:11:16 PM
3m after posting
Step 02 - 03Peak activity
5 comments in Hour 1
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Step 03 - 04Latest activity
11/18/2025, 5:51:35 AM
16h ago
Step 04
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