[DGthe3]

I never bought a new car either, don't remember my parents doing it either (i'm only 22). But anything that I have heard is that most of what you are concerned about is a money grab. As far as warranties go, its hard to say. If you plan on keeping it (in stock form) for a long time, maybe. Reliability is tricky. There is always a chance that you get a lemon. Or you could have something that will run beautifully in 40 years without problems. And you never know what it will be until it happens