I have never felt so strongly about it to always purchase new OR always purchase used. To me, the choice of new or used is particular to the specific vehicle.
If a new vehicle can't provide me with the items on my must have list, but a used vehicle can, then I will happily buy used. If a used vehicle can't provide me with the items on my must have list, but a new vehicle can, I will happily buy new.
For me, I don't spend a lot of time worrying about re-sale, etc. - because I plan on having whatever I buy until it dies. I spend only what I consider an acceptable amount for what I want/need. Sometimes that means buying new, sometimes that means buying used. The one thing it guarantees me is that I never feel like I over-spent or sacrificed wants/needs.
