Benefits to Buying a Pre-Owned Car
If you are in the market for a new car it can be very tempting to buy a shiny brand new car. However, that isn’t necessarily a smart decision to make. There are a lot of benefits to purchasing a pre-owned vehicle that most people simply don’t know or don’t think about. Therefore, we have decided to dedicate this article to highlighting some of the benefits to buying a pre-owned car, continue reading to learn more.
New Car Depreciation
One of the main benefits to purchasing a pre-owned car instead of a new one is the fact that new cars lose a large portion of their value almost immediately. Some new cars can lose as much as 40 percent of their original value within just one-year of ownership. Therefore, it makes a lot of sense to let somebody else take the hit on new car depreciation and buy a pre-owned vehicle.
New Car Cost
Arguably, the biggest benefit to buying a pre-owned vehicle is that they cost significantly less than brand new vehicles. Choosing to go with a vehicle that is even one of two model years old can save you thousands of dollars in comparison to purchasing the vehicle brand new off the showroom floor.
Maintenance
When you own a car, there are inevitable maintenance costs. Parts are going to go out and things are going to be adjusted, repaired and replaced. However, sometimes you can avoid some of these costs by buying a pre-owned vehicle. For example, there are usually a few things that need to be replaced in a car at around the 100,000 mile mark. Therefore, sometimes you can find pre-owned vehicles that already have these things replaced and save yourself some money on maintenance. Also, we recommend checking all maintenance records on any pre-owned car that you do consider buying to ensure that routine maintenance was not neglected.
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Variety
Another big benefit to purchasing a pre-owned vehicle is that you have a much wider selection of inventory to choose from. You can select on body style, color, model year, etc. On the other hand, if you opt to go with a new car, you are limited to the current body style and trim options.
These are just a few of the many benefits to purchasing a pre-owned car over a new one. Feel free to stop in and visit us here at Gil’s Auto Sales to view our full pre-owned car inventory and speak with one of our friendly staff members. We look forward to hearing from you soon.