We are partial to brands with great service. and reliability who stand behind their product 100%.

Like everybody else, I'm a "used car guy".  Previous rentals have always been a hit with me.  Hertz, Avis etc.  They are serviced regularly and most business people don't abuse their rental car.  

I'd be looking for good gas mileage or even a hybrid.

      I have a foreign full-size car, a foreign SUV, and a foreign sports car.  Next cars will be a foreign full-size car, a domestic SUV, and a domestic sports car.

      With rare exception, I buy previously owned (I bought a Buick Lucerne new in 2010, it was the last year of production for that car.  I sold it to a friend two years later, and went back to Mercedes).  

    We are looking to buy a "flagship" full-size car next year, that will be new, and foreign. 

I'm a saver, John Bear so, I don't buy new cars!  I will shop for a year to find a one-year old, very low mileage car in mint condition!

The last one I bought was delivered to me (from Iowa to NC!) - a foreign, 1-year old car, loaded, with 5,000 miles on it that still looked and smelled like a brand new car!

Best car purchase I ever made - it drives like a dream!

Our "business use" vehicle is a Ford Expedition, purchased used.  We also drive a Jeep Cherokee for work as well. -Kasey

I have never bought a new vehicle, this is seldom wise use of your money.

Over the past 40 years I have bought many vehicles and keep coming back to the extreme reliability of Toyota.

My favorites are the Prius and the Sienna.

I always buy used and usually a  van.

Got a new Lexus RX-350 after 10 years with an older one. I buy quality no matter who the maker is or where it is made or assembled.

Funny you should ask, I just bought a brand new 2017 Lexus RX 350 on July 1 and picked her up on July 3rd.

Only took me two years of research and looking at everything from Land Rovers to Fords to get to the point where I walked in and bought it.

Went with the Lexus because

1) Looks fricken sharp!  So sharp Ford and Honda have tried to copy the style (originally from the NX).

2) Great price (leasing for $500/m) and an incredible 4th of July deal, got it below dealer price.

3) It's a luxury brand.

4) It's a fancy Toyota and maintenance on those cars is zilch (especially compared to my BMW)

5) Takes regular gas instead of premium, that's a 40 cent per gallon savings in Cali!!!!

Right now, there are a LOT of dealerships with "Executive Leases" (cars leased for a year by dealership employees) and "Loaner Leases" (cars used as courtesy loaners) coming off of mandatory (by car company) one year leases.  Those were discounted about $8-10k from original sticker.  This is apparently an "all cars" type of thing, as BMW and Lexus both had these deals at several dealerships.

As a Mortgage Banker, I know that certain Real Estate people view success based on your overall presentation. Dressing as a Professional,and your vehicle play an important part of that. In some areas of high priced homes, driving a non-luxury car can be an issue. That's a sad statement to make,but in my 47 years in this business, I can no longer count the times I heard Realtors and Borrowers make comments about how he/she dressed and the cars they drive. They both view success by #1..Your appearance,#2...your professionalism and #3 ...your vehicle. As for me, I am a car freak, who is also successful, so I drive "High End" cars. Lexus, Mercedes and presently Jaguar. Beware,the car issue can have a negative effect also,as one may feel that you don't need thier business,for it may only be a "small" deal. This is a tough call, but as someone who spent a year as a young Marine in Vietnam, I made a promise that if I ever made it home, as was going to go for the best in life I could afford.....

I have driven Honda accords for donkey's years. New lease every three years.

gas mileage.

Prius for practical mineded realtor.  Most high end realtors drive Lexus.

LEASE LEASE LEASE.....

My next one is a public transportation. Take a bus to show homes.

Depends on what you can afford.

I lease.

There a two cars in my garage. A2016 Audi Q5 3.0 and a 2012 Acura TL AWS. Both were great is the Chicago weather, but all wheel drive is not needed here in Tennessee, when it rains.. I've owed 68 cars so far, Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, Subaru, Toyota, Pontiac, Ols, Ford, Dodge,Mercedes, and Nissan. My next car will be a 1972 Olds Cutlass 442 Convertible, or an old Porsche, My next new ca will be another Audi, the Q5, or the Allroad. You  can't beat the quality fit and finish and the Quattro system in the Audi. Yes, I buy new, and I'm told it is a waste of money, but so is my couch.

Ron and Alexandra Seigel nailed this one!

I purchase a vehicle based on utility, economy and dependability. Whether foreign or domestic; it doesn't matter.

I use Prius and not because it is local or not but for gas use. I always drive new cars, but would not mind some dorky antique looking baby. 

I admit to being partial to foreign cars with a small mix of domestic over the years - Mercedes, BMW, and Hyundai most recently. Service and quality are key, and doesn't have to be new.

Not partial to domestic or foreign, yes I would and not ready to starting thinking about next yet

One that impressives the natives.

Great question for myself the purchase of an Infiniti Q60S Coupe was my choice of cars 6 speed manual shift. Beautiful ride and awesome on the get up and go power is what it has. The brand and the customer service is why I chose this car. Used is not my thing, why buy someone elses trouble. Put way to many miles on a car to lease one. 

Subaru and Toyotas are made in our city.  Used cars all the way!

I bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee just 1 year old, only 18,000 miles on it and I saved a bundle! 

I buy new, foreign SUV.    I trade them in every 3-4 years, and want them always to get from point A to point B without breaking down.

I am partial to foreign vehicles because they perform so well and last and last. I would not be opposed to a good used vehicle though I usually buy new.

Good luck.

I'd probably buy another lincoln mkz or whatever it's called. Sure if I found a used car I liked I'd buy it - why not.

I've had the pleasure of owning several luxury and sports vehicles, but I plan to tone that down with a new Buick LaCrosse next year, I must be getting old!

And will be looking for a used, but mint condition Prius next year for the practicality of it, I must be getting very old now!

I love buying new, but wouldn't mind a quality used vehicle.

I look for dependability. You most definitely don't want to have to call your client and say that you will be late due to car trouble.

John Bear I've only purchased new cars, one is domestic and one is foreign, but made here.

I would never buy a brand new car.  I really want a giant truck with a trailer these days though so I can stage homes more easily!

I am a big fan of Infiniti.  I've owned several of them.  No issues buying a certified pre-owned car. My last three cars were all pre-owned. 

You definitely want something that can be easily and inexpensively repaired anywhere you go. My next vehicle might be a small convertible for zipping around and enjoying the scenery while out and about...we will see

Simple:

all three were Lexus, pre-owned. I have owned 11 cars in my life and only 1 was driven new off the lot as I needed a car fast (due to mine being stolen); new is for sucka's.

My next vehicle will be a Tesla.

foreign model....  my favorite is BMW hardtop convertible....

In recent years have been partial to the Acura. One new and one used. Next one will most likely be used!

I have used many different vehicles for business.

One of the best cars for a real estate is the Honda Accord sedan.

My husband was great at getting good used vehicles.  Not sure I trust myself to do that.   Whatever I end up buying next, it will be AWD.  

I have no preference.

I buy all my vehicles at auction and foreign models

Clean and dependable. Used if fine. Make doen't matter. Honda, Nissan, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Kia, etc all make decent cars.

Wore out a Toyota Highlander and replaced it with a Honda Pilot. And when it gets tired I will give my money to Elon Musk for a C series.

I hear I need to order NOW, to get my C Series in 3 years.

I try to stay domestic so to speak. It's been quit awhile since I had anyone say anything about a japanese car, etc.

Yes I would consider a used vehicle for business. I'd prefer the one that grandma or grandpa drove to church on Sunday. You laugh, but that was my parents car.  22 years old & 53,000 miles on it.

I currently own  Kia, not bad but my next one will be a Subaru

Partial to volvo... usually one with some low miles already on it.

John Bear - I have so far bought the used vehicle only.