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Confessions of a Car Guy Who Hates Buying Cars

By: Sergiu Tudose
I love cars. That goes without saying. I’ve built a career around them, and I’ve driven more cars than most people ever will. I know the difference between good, bad, and mediocre. And yet, when it comes to actually buying a car, I hate the whole process.

Not just casually. I genuinely dread the overall experience, because buying a car, especially when you care about cars, stops being about cars very quickly. It's more about psychology than anything else.

I know that at first, it might seem simple enough. You set a budget, you define your preferences, you talk yourself into being rational (more or less), and you start browsing. If we’re talking about a brand-new car, you’re mostly focusing on brand, engine, spec and price. If it’s a used car, you need ...
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