subject: The benefits of purchasing a vehicle [print this page] The benefits of purchasing a vehicle The benefits of purchasing a vehicle
One of the biggest reasons people decide to purchase a vehicle instead of leasing is because they drive a lot of miles. Who wants to worry about how many miles you're putting on the vehicle that you pay a monthly payment on to drive?
Another great reason is wear and tear. Although most people want to keep to keep their vehicle in the best shape possible, it's not always possible with kids. Even you yourself might accidentally back into a light pole, another car, who knows. The good thing to know is that you won't have to pay for it in the end, because you own it.
Unlike a house, a car does depreciate in value, but you can have it do this minimally by trying to keep up on repairs, keeping off your extra miles, and doing your best to keep the dents or dings to a minimum. Depending on the make and model of your car, you may be able to come out with a little extra when selling the vehicle to a private seller.
Some people may not have a choice in whether they lease or purchase because their credit situation will play a large part in whether the bank or finance company will allow extend a line of credit. Auto financing is much safer for a bank, because you are paying a larger down payment, finance charges, and whatever other charges they may add to the loan amount.
There are many benefits to purchasing a vehicle. Everyone is different in regards to what they need, and why they need it. Figuring out what that is and how to go about it is the first step in buying your new car.
