Comparing information on buying new and used cars can help you to decide which way you should go. A lot of people find used cars are best for them and their families for several reasons. You can go over a couple of good points here that may help to make it easier for you to make up your mind regarding why a used car may also be the best for your own family's needs. 

New car costs - A car is going to cost more sitting on the lot than it will the moment you buy it and drive off the lot with it. In some cases, this depreciation can be thousands of dollars. While there are things you can do to help maintain some value of a new car, there will still be a good amount of immediate depreciation. 

Used car costs - When you buy a used car, you will be buying it after that initial depreciation. You don't have to buy an old used car. You can purchase a used car that's only a couple of years old. This will still give you a car that's a newer model and depending on how old the car is and the mileage on it, you may still get it while it has the manufacturer's warranty in place. When you purchase a used car, you can get an amount much closer to what you paid for it when you decide to sell it. 

New car technology - Some people love getting a brand-new model that has all the latest technology possible. Much in the same way, some people consistently upgrade their phones as soon as the new models hit the stores. People who appreciate access to all the latest technology and gadgets in their cars may do best looking at the new cars coming out. 

Used car technology - There are a lot of people who want to be able to get in their car and go. They appreciate some technology, like the helpful cameras, for example.  However, they don't like to get in a car that has so much technology they can no longer drive their car like it's second nature. Instead, they have to try to remember how to work all that technology until they finally get everything down. Then, they can continue to have problems with some of the more intrusive technology. If you are someone who doesn't want to be overwhelmed by the amount of technology your car has, then a car that's a few years older may be best.