subject: Should You Buy New or Used Nissan Cars? [print this page] Deciding to buy from our Nissan dealerships in Boston starts with the decision to buy new or used Nissan cars. Your decision will come down to how much you can afford to spend, whether you want a warranty or not, and how confident you are in your ability to choose a used car that won't require a lot of maintenance. Here are some considerations for deciding between new or used Nissans:
Considerations for Buying a New Nissan:
If using a car loan to buy a Nissan, you'll often get better financing terms on a new car compared to financing offered for used cars.
New cars require less maintenance costs. If there are problems with your new Nissan, you'll be covered under the warranty for three years or more, meaning the dealer and manufacturer are responsible for any maintenance issues covered under the warranty. New cars typically require only an oil and oil filter change for the first several thousand miles, while older cars might need a new battery, exhaust, brakes or other repairs sooner and more frequently.
Considerations for Buying a Pre-owned Nissan
If you don't like the idea that a new car loses most of it's value the moment you drive it off the dealership lot, or you have a strict budget to keep, buying a pre-owned Nissan allows you to stretch your dollar further. You can look at Nissans that are four or five years old and save thousands of dollars over similar models which are new, and often get more options and features for the money than you can on a new car, as well.
While the price tag on a used car is lower, keep in mind pre-owned cars usually cost more in maintenance than a new car. You won't know how well the car was maintained when it was driven by it's previous owner(s). If you get a car that requires extensive repairs, you could find that over the life of the vehicle you spend more than you would have if you had purchased a new car.
