I Bought a Brand New Car… and it Was a NIGHTMARE!

I bought a brand new car… and honestly, it was a nightmare. In this video, I walk you through the full story — from the decision to go against everything I’ve ever said about car buying, to the stressful dealership experience, hidden fees, and the lingering question: did I make a huge mistake? For years, I’ve been preaching that buying used is the smarter move. So why did I walk into a dealership and drop over $40,000 on a brand new Mazda CX-50 Hybrid? And more importantly… what happened next? Beyond just the story, I also break down the right way to buy a new car — how to negotiate, what to say and not say at the dealership, and how to avoid the traps I almost fell into. If you're thinking about buying new in 2025, this is everything I wish I knew before signing the papers. this video is for people who want to know to Buy a New Car in 2025 (Without Getting SCAMMED!) Whether you agree with my decision or not, this is the most honest video I’ve made about money, values, and real-life tradeoffs. 👇 Drop a comment — was I being practical… or just a hypocrite? SUBSCRIBE!    / @hayden.schreier   👇CHECKOUT MY CAR CHANNEL👇    / @haydenschreiermk2   ⬇️ Follow Me Here Aswell ⬇️   / hayden.schreier   Business Inquiries: [email protected] #newcar #carpayments #cardealership #consumerism Chapters: 0:00 I Bought a New Car Insanity Intro 0:17 Why I’ve Always Preached Used Cars... 1:03 Why I Still Believe That 1:34 The Situation 3:38 What We Paid 6:36 Cash Is King (Unless You’re at a Dealership) 14:19 Is This Car Actually Good? (Yes.) 19:08 Maintenance Benefits 20:09 Used vs New: Pros and Cons 22:49 Can I Write This Off? 23:39 So… Am I a Hypocrite? 24:22 What This Means for You 24:53 Wrap Up FAIR USE DISCLAIMER: Copyright Disclaimer - under Section 107 of the copyright act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. all photos and videos were originally posted publicly on social media platforms. These are all my own opinions.