Your just lining a salesmans pocket....
A general misconception! New cars, unless they are expensive luxury vehicles, don't have a lot of markup in them from invoice to sticker. On the other hand, used car salespeople make much more money on a deal. If you know cars and a trustworthy mechanic, it's usually best to buy a used car from a private party unless you need special financing.
One other comment. I don't want to be a hypocrite or misunderstood. I would absolutely, positively, without question L-O-V-E to be wealthy!! When I said I agreed with Rick, which I do, I was referring to people who waste money by financing a $35,000 car for 6 years paying $600 a month, which they can't afford. If I won a big jackpot, I would definitely like a nice car, but I doubt if it would be flashy like a Ferrari or Aston Martin. When I first began seeing those big yellow Hummers in Naples where there isn't even a hill, I thought they looked stupid. However, considering I see about 4 accidents a day around here, many fatal, they probably make good armour. I probably would buy a Honda CR-V. I'm not sure I'd own 2 cars, but a Prius would be nice just to drive around town, although they're very small. The new Civic is really sharp and gets great mileage, although that 2006 Honda S2000 is very nice too! (and so on and so on and so on....)
So I guess that's what money means to me - choices!! I doubt I'd be frivolous even if I were a millionaire, but I'd have "F-you" money. (F standing for Freedom of course. LOL)