Buying a car is much less of a gamble now than it used to be thanks to all the information at your fingertips. You can instantly find out a car's history just by entering its vehicle identification.
If anyone knows one thing about the US, it is that almost anyone needs a driving license and a car. Public transportation is not very good, and commuting.
When it comes to purchases holding value, vehicles are among the worst. Because the vast majority depreciate the minute you drive them off the lot, to the tune of up to 20% in the first year and 15%.