There are two types of people in the market for a used car. The first is the buyer who would like to splurge on a new vehicle, but lack the funds to do so. For them, buying a used car is “Plan B”.
The other used customers are the smart shoppers. They’re the ones that understand that buying a used car is a smarter investment no matter how much cash they have on hand. At this point, the only benefit of buying a new car is that your wallet will end up a heck of a lot lighter.
And boy, do we mean a lot lighter. Used vehicles offer enormous savings over their new counterparts. At the end of the day, the advantages of purchasing a new vehicle don’t come close to the savings from buying used. Everyone has heard that a car loses a substantial portion of its value the moment it’s driven off the lot. Are you really willing to spend thousands of dollars for such superficial reasons?
We understand that there was a time when used cars were seen as unreliable. Dishonest sales people might have covered up damage and malfunction in the past, but those days are pretty much gone. The internet allows shoppers to look into a used vehicle’s past. Experienced and knowledgeable dealers can assure higher levels of service.
You’ll save on more than just the purchase price. You’ll find that used cars have lower insurance rates than new models, saving you money long into the future. Yet another reason why when buying used, you can drive the car that you want—not just the one you’re able to afford.
We find that many used car buyers are resourceful, forward-thinking straight shooters who pride themselves on making decisions that make sense. Go ahead and pay more for that new car. Years down the road, there’s a good chance you’ll look back and see how obvious the smarter decision had been.