Why I Will NEVER Buy a NEW Car AGAIN - And Maybe You Shouldn't Either | TheCarGuys.tv

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This week on TheCarGuys, a realisation that I may NEVER buy a new car again.

I’ve been meaning to make this episode for some time because over the past few years it’s become increasingly clear to me that all my passion for cars lies… in the past.

That sumptuous sweet spot of 80s, 90s and 2000s exotica that blends distinctive pleasing exterior design with simple mechanics, quirky features and… soul.

And not just NORMAL new cars, but ALL OF THEM - supercars, hypercars, station wagons, hot hatches, luxury saloons - the whole kaboodle.

In this episode I take you through 7 reasons why NEW cars are not for me, so if that sounds like your special kind of automotive epiphany vodka, let’s get on with it…

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[johnnythunder]

The sad thing about this video is that every word of it is true.

[g-man]

"You will own nothing and be happy."

[pvdp]

80s to early 2000s cars are reliable than those brand-new cars.

[kurticusmaximus]

This is why I keep my 1991 Toyota. 1. Cheap to maintain. 2. Easy to fix. 3. Doesn’t monitor where I go. 4. More fun to drive at 200k miles. 5. Manual transmission

[Jonoponomono]

I 100% agree. New cars are terrible, they are disposable appliances.

[teaboxexpress]

Huge screens on the dashboard while the engine gets smaller and smaller, many are hybrid or flat out electric. Classic, not plastic.

[popsbubbles]

The bureaucrats in Brussels have destroyed the motor car. Unsafe safety features and getting rid of buttons and replacing with stupid huge tablet screens. Yet you can't use a mobile phone screen.
Fabulous video 100%.

[steve_the_designer]

I cannot like this video enough! You speak the absolute truth. And that’s why, after 12 years of lusting and dreaming, I bought my last car, a 2021 Audi TT RS. Engine, leather, looks, weight, physical buttons, and NO INFOTAINMENT screen. And yes, I look back and stare at it every single time.

[InfiniteImprobabilityRacing]

I don't agree with all your points, but the one which has recently caused me to buy a 4 year old car rather than a new one is the mandatory "safety" intervention stuff. The lane departure warning, lane keep assist, speed limit warning, automatic braking. On the roads I drive, the bongs are incessant, and the steering interventions downright dangerous. And all of these systems are the result of a paper written about 15 years' ago using no real world data, only modelling.

On my 4 year old car, I can turn these "safety" features off, and they stay off.

[JMOUK]

So refreshing to see this openly talked about

[UnleashElise]

Just wanted to let you know that you are not alone.

[timothylindsay]

You are precisely correct on all counts…at the age of 70 I have purchased over 30 automobiles over the years including a ‘54 Chevy Coupe, ‘61 VW Beetle, ‘76 Triumph Spitfire (new), ‘72 Fairlady Z (in Japan), 84 Pontiac Fiero, 76 TR6, 07 Mini Cooper S, Acura TRX Type S, numerous vans/minivans, sedans, “kids” learners (one son totaled four), several motorcycles, …..you get the point. Some of these cars were dogs/losers, but EVERYONE of them had soul and great memories…..my current and sole VIC is a 2010 987.2 Boxster 6spd manual lightly modified and basically specd. To say it has soul and provides a great driving/driver’s experience is an understatement. And, yes, when I am walking away from it after a spirited run through the twisties or just a short trip to the coffee shop, I often stop to look back and smile. At 145k miles over 11 years it’s still running strong and getting me from point A to B, NEVER in a straight line!

[scottthomson]

100% agreed. I had already decided that my current vehicle is the last new car I'll ever buy. I'm going back to proper steering and enjoyment rather than a car that brakes for me and sends data to an insurance company to raise my prices. Electronic steering? There so that the EU can mandate auto correct steering. Piss off. I'm out.

[mamigagi]

Wow! I absolutely love this video and the dialogue - spot on. I couldn't agree more! Thanks for the video

[jeremyhawkins]

I know so many people that have recently sold their new/er cars and bought cars from 2008-2010 era. I myself was looking at new cars for so long, and I couldn't find anything that even slightly peaked my interest, let alone got me excited like older cars do. I'm happy to see this video, spot on. Also happy to see so many agreeing in the comments. We can only vote with our feet. The main issue is, not enough are. Thanks for the video.

[eliotgoodfellow]

The plan is you don't drive or move. They'll ban older cars. All one big agenda.

[WARDADDY]

I think you are spot on. Cars are so boring . Plus waaay too expensive!!! Materials suck. It all sucks.

[puravida]

I could not agree more! I still enjoy driving my 2006 Toyota 4Runner V8 Sport Edition. With no high tech, and knobs! And, it only has 44, 000 and some change in original miles.

[richardbamforth]

What a brilliant video. Very sad. It’s not just cars but everything is going this way.

[MrDead]

when I drive the Mrs new MG4 it drives me nuts, constant beeping with collision warnings, lane keep assist yanking the steering wheel, over reliance on touch screen, stupidly slow to react adaptive lights. A true shitter