What to know when you buy your next used vehicle
Choosing a used car over a new one is an easy way to save money when buying a car. A new car begins to rapidly depreciate the moment you drive it off the dealer's lot, losing a large portion of its value in the first few years of ownership. When you purchase a secondhand car, the previous owner bears the burden of the vehicle's early years' severe depreciation.
While buying used is a great way to save, buyers should be aware that an out-of-warranty used automobile may require extra maintenance. Also, financing it might be a little more expensive and promo rates for used vehicles can hard to find. Those issues aside, buyers can save a ton of money by selecting a car with a high expected dependability rating and low ownership expenses.
Buying a used automobile successfully can be trickier than buying a new one. The lack of a new automobile factory warranty can make it more financially hazardous. Buying used is a great way to save money but it comes with a different set of concerns that buyers should consider. Please reach out to our sales specialists with any questions you may have, or to
Set a budget you can afford
Finding a used car, truck, or SUV with a monthly payment you believe you can afford isn't as easy as setting a budget for your used car purchase. While the monthly payment does need to be reasonable, you also need to consider other costs associated with owning the car. Buyers can save more in some instances by paying the full cost in cash, but for many the flexibility and lower barrier to entry with financing is the way to go. This covers the interest rate on your auto loan, the cost of insurance for your brand-new vehicle, parking fees, and maintenance expenses.
You should strike a balance between purchase and ownership costs. Expect to pay less when purchasing an older vehicle. However, the likelihood that a car may require expensive repairs increases with age. When you're stuck waiting for a tow truck rather than going to work, school, or that weekend getaway, that fantastic deal you received on a cheap automobile won't seem all that terrific. Fortunately, there are more tools available than ever for used car purchasers to research maintenance prices, common issues, and dependability. To learn more about typical difficulties, simply enter the name of the car and the word "problems" into any search engine.
The cost of auto insurance is a sometimes disregarded aspect you should take into account while looking for a used car. Depending on the model you select, prices can vary greatly. Updated insurance quotes can easily be obtained through your insurance agent. Surprisingly enough, sometimes older cars, despite a lower value, can cost more to insure due to less safety features.
You should strike a balance between purchase and ownership costs. Expect to pay less when purchasing an older vehicle. However, the likelihood that a car may require expensive repairs increases with age. When you're stuck waiting for a tow truck rather than going to work, school, or that weekend getaway, that fantastic deal you received on a cheap automobile won't seem all that terrific. Fortunately, there are more tools available than ever for used car purchasers to research maintenance prices, common issues, and dependability. To learn more about typical difficulties, simply enter the name of the car and the word "problems" into any search engine.
The cost of auto insurance is a sometimes disregarded aspect you should take into account while looking for a used car. Depending on the model you select, prices can vary greatly. Updated insurance quotes can easily be obtained through your insurance agent. Surprisingly enough, sometimes older cars, despite a lower value, can cost more to insure due to less safety features.
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Demo Special Value (New) 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab Standard Box 4-Wheel Drive ZR2
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- Exterior
- Summit White
- Mileage
- 5
- Engine
- 6.6L 8 CYL
Demo Special Value (New) 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 4-Wheel Drive LT 1LT
- MSRP Less Savings $48,684
- Exterior
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- Mileage
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- Engine
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Demo Special Value (New) 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 2-Wheel Drive RST
- MSRP Less Savings $49,589
- Exterior
- Sterling Gray Metallic
- Mileage
- 6,235
- Engine
- 5.3L 8 CYL
Demo Special Value (New) 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 2-Wheel Drive LT
- MSRP Less Savings $48,066
- Exterior
- Black
- Mileage
- 2,064
- Engine
- 5.3L 8 CYL
Demo Special Value (New) 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 2-Wheel Drive RST
- MSRP Less Savings $53,787
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Mileage
- 4,592
- Engine
- 5.3L 8 CYL
Demo Special Value (New) 2024 Chevrolet Equinox FWD LS
- MSRP Less Savings $23,700
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Mileage
- 793
- Engine
- 1.5L 4 CYL
Pre-Owned 2013 Toyota Camry 4dr Sdn I4 Auto L (Natl)
- MSRP Less Savings $9,995
- Miles
- 151,747
- Exterior
- Cypress Pearl
- Engine
- 2.5 Liter
Pre-Owned 2008 Saturn Sky 2dr Conv Red Line
- MSRP Less Savings $10,495
- Miles
- 74,519
- Exterior
- Polar White
- Engine
- 2.0 Liter Turbo
Pre-Owned 2012 Chevrolet Equinox FWD LTZ
- MSRP Less Savings $11,249
- Miles
- 87,334
- Exterior
- Silver Ice Metallic
- Engine
- 2.4 Liter SIDI
Pre-Owned 2016 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sdn FWD
- MSRP Less Savings $12,495
- Miles
- 102,962
- Exterior
- Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Engine
- 2.0L 4 cyl
Pre-Owned 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES 2.0 CVT
- MSRP Less Savings $12,495
- Miles
- 90,823
- Exterior
- Alloy Silver Metallic
- Engine
- 2.0 Liter DOHC
Pre-Owned 2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium CVT
- MSRP Less Savings $12,526
- Miles
- 134,634
- Exterior
- Crystal Black Silica
- Engine
- 2.5L 4 CYL
Pre-Owned 2017 Toyota Camry SE Auto (SE)
- MSRP Less Savings $13,495
- Miles
- 115,360
- Exterior
- Gray
- Engine
- 2.5 Liter
Pre-Owned 2016 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn SXL Turbo
- MSRP Less Savings $14,495
- Miles
- 84,645
- Exterior
- Snow White Pearl
- Engine
- 2.0L 4 CYL
Pre-Owned 2016 Audi Q3 FrontTrak 4dr Prestige
- MSRP Less Savings $14,995
- Miles
- 78,498
- Exterior
- Utopia Blue Metallic
- Engine
- 2.0 Liter TFSI
Pre-Owned 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium CVT
- MSRP Less Savings $14,995
- Miles
- 94,729
- Exterior
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Engine
- 2.0 Liter
Pre-Owned 2020 Toyota Corolla SE CVT (Natl)
- MSRP Less Savings $16,912
- Miles
- 64,632
- Exterior
- Classic Silver Metallic
- Engine
- 2.0 Liter
Pre-Owned 2014 BMW 650i Sedan
- MSRP Less Savings $16,995
- Miles
- 72,087
- Exterior
- Black
- Engine
- 4.4L 8 CYL
Pre-Owned 2018 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab Short Box 2-Wheel Drive LT
- MSRP Less Savings $16,995
- Miles
- 136,882
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Engine
- 3.6 Liter DOHC
- Miles
- 81,369
- Exterior
- Silver Ice Metallic
- Engine
- 6.2L 8 CYL
Pre-Owned 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 2-Wheel Drive LT
- MSRP Less Savings $17,495
- Miles
- 132,450
- Exterior
- White Diamond Tricoat
- Engine
- 5.3 Liter SIDI
Pre-Owned 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring-L Plus FWD
- MSRP Less Savings $17,789
- Miles
- 97,766
- Exterior
- Tusk White
- Engine
- 3.6 Liter DOHC
Pre-Owned 2016 Ford Econoline Commercial Cutaway E-350 Super Duty 138" SRW
- MSRP Less Savings $17,995
- Miles
- 55,066
- Engine
- 5.4 Liter
Pre-Owned 2016 Toyota Highlander FWD 4dr V6 XLE (Natl)
- MSRP Less Savings $17,995
- Miles
- 146,507
- Exterior
- Ooh La La Rouge Mica
- Engine
- 3.5 Liter