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Like a beloved dog, a well-cared-for car will reward you handsomely as the years go by.
Because of a variety of factors, prices are high now.
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Many people shy away from these things because they mistakenly believe they are ill-advised.
The days of finding a 2-year-old car for thousands less than new are gone -- at least for now.
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