subject: Seven Reasons To Buy a Pre-Owned Vehicle [print this page] Seven Reasons To Buy a Pre-Owned Vehicle Seven Reasons To Buy a Pre-Owned Vehicle
If you are tired of pouring good money after bad into that old vehicle of yours, maybe now's the time to finally give it up and go for something newer. But in today's tough times, who can afford to purchase a car fresh off the lot? The truth is, going with pre-owned makes great sense: not just in this sour economy, but in any economy! Here are seven reasons to buy a pre-owned ride from your local trusted car dealership.
1. A new car loses thousands of dollars in value as soon as you drive it off the lot. When you buy pre-owned, you simply don't take that hit.
2. You will pay much less for insurance and registration with a used car as opposed to brand-spanking new.
3. When you buy from a dealership, you have immediate access to CARFAX vehicle history reports so you can reliably know exactly what you're getting.
4. Buying pre-owned from a dealership gives you another financing option: when you buy from a private party you'll have to deal with the hassles at your bank or credit union.
5. Many dealerships offer warranties and other protections that a private party cannot or will not.
6. That "new car" smell doesn't last long, and it's not worth the cost of buying new. A gently-used pre-owned vehicle, once detailed by the dealership's in-house cleanup team, will give you that "new car" look at a fraction of the cost.
7. Used cars are every bit as reliable as new ones if they have been carefully inspected before being resold. You will get this service from most dealerships, but probably never from a private owner.
The number one reason why people like purchasing pre-owned vehicles is saving money. But if you don't purchase yours from the right place, you could be right back in the same money pit you were in with your old car. Pre-owned is smart, but protect yourself by purchasing from a trusted dealership.
