If I can should I finance an Acura?

[MLGbreezy]

So my current car which is a 2015 Nissan Altima is having problems, the transmission is fucked. No surprise there but now I plan on fixing that cause I'ma need to regardless but instead of keeping the car after my and mom suggested I trade it in and put that towards financing a new car. Which isn't a bad idea I was looking at sum cars and I want something nice but reliable and I did come across a few Acura models that a high on reliability and not to expensive if my trade value and down payment are good and I've got ok credit for my age. My friend thinks it's a bad idea but from what I've looked up these cars aren't pricey when it comes to maintenance and are reliable and nice cars. But should I just get a Honda or would it not be a bad investment to get the Acura?

[trumpetplayerforlife]

I Mena if you can afford something liek taht do it... I always recommend getting a car thats a few years old and not a brand brand new one because you never make money back on that and with car prices being so inflated right now because of the chips

[MLGbreezy]

That's true but I went the used car route already and it's part of whats got me in this mess in the first place , so I'd rather a new car from what I saw the fiance rates are super cheap just cause it's luxury doesn't mean it's expensive

[Guy13]

No. Get the cheapest thing you can and save for house.

[MLGbreezy]

I don't know if that's the smartest idea I need something that will last and last time I went cheap I gotta Nissan and we'll here I am looking for a new car again

[Guy13]

It’s all about the margins. My Mazda came with60,000 and 275,000 now. My volvo (pre China ownership) 600,000.
—I’m a margin guySO. I pay cash at fourth to 5th of new price. I’ve never had a car that was less than 5 years old when purchased.
—I still have never had a car payment. I’ve margined myself into a home and duplex that exceeds margins. I’m different…. rented half of my total 1800sqft home out too….
—Got a place that I’m trying to get to on front end. New Mercedes or anything else 5x actual Value is not on my List.