Just as it’s your choice if you find your clothes in a chain store or sport second-hand threads from the thrift shop, whether you buy a new or used car depends on what’s important to you. To help you make a decision, we’ve spelled out the advantages of each below. Note that although the list in favour of buying new is longer, some of the advantages of buying a used car are significant. Buy a new car , and you can usually get it just how you like it – at a price of course. Go crazy and choose the interior and exterior options that suit you best. The variations available will depend on the car you're after.