How do you justify this? I'm curious since I'm now in a job where I can conceivably afford a car payment but my mindset of never wanting a car payment is strong. I'm not really enjoying the MINI as much as I had thought I would and kind of want something else. I drive 32 miles each way to work so I really want to get a TDI, I've wanted one for as long as I have been into diesels.

I would it buy brand new, new car depreciation is for suckers. But would buy certified used from a dealership or even carmax and get a warranty through them. I'm just curious, I won't be buying any time soon since the wedding is coming up and etc.