I will be buying a new car this week. I’ll drive it to work after I get one.

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Alice Chu

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If today is Wednesday, is my understanding correct?
1. I am buying a new car this week. I’ll drive it to work after I get one.
It means I plan to buy a new car at any time from the moment later than now to the end of Sunday.

2. I will be buying a new car this week. I’ll drive it to work after I get one.
It means I plan to buy a new car at any time from the moment later than now to the end of Sunday.

3. I will buy a new car this week. I’ll drive it to work after I get one.
It means I will definitely buy a new car at any time from the moment later than now to the end of Sunday.
 
They all state the same intention to purchase a car. You should say "after I get it."
 
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