New vs Used – Tips for Buying Your Next Car
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Affordability
If cost is no inhibitor, then who wouldn't want to drive a nice new car. Unfortunately for some of us, cost does need to be weighed up against other factors when deciding whether to buy a new or used car.
Planned Usage
Thought needs to be given as to how a car is going to be used. If a lot of time is going to be spent in the car, such as with regular commuting, or long distance trips, a high level of comfort might be important. A new car might have the edge here, whereas if the car is predominantly for irregular weekend trips, a second hand car might suffice. If a lot of driving is to take place in a rural area, where roadside assistance in the case of a breakdown might be a bit harder to come by, reliability may be key. A new car might be preferential here, or at least a very reliable second hand car.
First or Second Car?
Some consumers may opt for a new car if it's going to be frequently used, and absolutely needs to be reliable. For example, the main car for commuting to work, or the car which a whole family relies on to get around. If the car being purchased is a second car for the household, these issues might not be quite as important. A second "convenience car" for odd trips when the main car is not available might mean that a second hand car might be sufficient, where a trade-off on cost might be able to be made.
Reliability vs Cost Savings
As we can see from the above examples, deciding on a new or used car is about trade-offs. Second hand cars may be cheaper, but at the sacrifice of something else, whether that be warranty, reliability, comfort or other.
Warranties
Almost all new cars come with some sort of warranty, whether that be for a year, or a few years, for distance travelled (eg 100,000 kms), or a combination of both. This can be a great comfort to consumers. Some newer used cars may also come with some sort of warranty, but probably not for the length of a new car warranty. Older cars might have a very limited warranty, or even no warranty at all, so one needs to be confident about the condition of an older car, before putting down one's hard earned cash.
Fuel Efficiency and Fuel Costs
Smaller cars are likely to be more fuel efficient that larger cars. In terms of similar makes however, a newer car is likely to be more fuel efficient than an older one, due to technological advancements over time. Newer cars, with lower mileage are also likely to run more smoothly than an older make of the same car, with higher mileage.
Long Term Running Costs
While newer cars should be more fuel efficient, and require less repairs, sometimes they may be more expensive to fix. With many newer cars being electronically controlled, one might be limited to mechanics that have expertise & equipment to handle specific makes (for which one may pay a premium), as opposed to a standard mechanic more versed in more pure "mechanical" repairs.
Choosing a new or used car is a personal decision, but the factors above may assist.
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New vs Used Tips for Buying Your Next Car
By: Christopher David
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