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 Buick Envista Preferred
- AutoNation Price $24,291
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Mileage
- 4,279
- Engine
- 1.2L 3 CYL
Demo Special Value (New) 2024 Buick Encore GX Sport Touring
- AutoNation Price $25,691
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Mileage
- 5,377
- Engine
- 1.3L
Demo Special Value (New) 2024 Buick Encore GX Preferred
- AutoNation Price $25,962
- Exterior
- Ocean Blue Metallic
- Mileage
- 6,317
- Engine
- 1.2L
Demo Special Value (New) 2024 GMC Terrain SLE
- AutoNation Price $30,045
- Exterior
- Ebony Twilight Metallic
- Mileage
- 4,939
- Engine
- 1.5L 4 CYL
Certified Pre-Owned 2022 Chevrolet Malibu LT
- AutoNation Price $16,700
- Miles
- 60,681
- Exterior
- Silver Ice Metallic
- Engine
- 1.5 LITER DOHC
Certified Pre-Owned 2024 Chevrolet Equinox LT
- AutoNation Price $24,962
- Miles
- 20,133
- Exterior
- Mosaic Black Metallic
- Engine
- 1.5 LITER TURBO
Certified Pre-Owned 2024 GMC Terrain SLT
- AutoNation Price $24,995
- Miles
- 23,265
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Engine
- 1.5 LITER TURBO
Certified Pre-Owned 2023 GMC Acadia SLT
- AutoNation Price $28,300
- Miles
- 34,203
- Exterior
- Sterling Metallic
- Engine
- 2.0 LITER DOHC
Certified Pre-Owned 2023 Chevrolet Suburban LT
- AutoNation Price $45,846
- Miles
- 58,377
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Engine
- 5.3 LITER
Pre-Owned 2014 Kia Rio LX
- AutoNation Price $9,141
- Miles
- 74,740
- Exterior
- Aurora Black
- Engine
- 1.6 Liter
Pre-Owned 2011 GMC Terrain SLT-1
- AutoNation Price $9,495
- Miles
- 94,465
- Exterior
- Olympic White
- Engine
- 2.4 Liter SIDI
Pre-Owned 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage ES
- AutoNation Price $12,969
- Miles
- 54,202
- Exterior
- Wine Red Metallic
- Engine
- 1.2 LITER DOHC
Pre-Owned 2021 Hyundai Venue SE
- AutoNation Price $13,492
- Miles
- 58,641
- Exterior
- Black Noir Pearl
- Engine
- 1.6L 4 CYL
Pre-Owned 2015 BMW 3 Series 328i xDrive
- AutoNation Price $13,991
- Miles
- 83,035
- Exterior
- Mineral Gray Metallic
- Engine
- 2.0 Liter
Pre-Owned 2016 Honda Civic Sedan EX-T
- AutoNation Price $14,495
- Miles
- 91,495
- Engine
- 1.5 Liter
Pre-Owned 2022 Kia Rio LX
- AutoNation Price $14,645
- Miles
- 17,039
- Exterior
- Silky Silver
- Engine
- 1.6L 4 CYL
Pre-Owned 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Premier
- AutoNation Price $15,835
- Miles
- 88,237
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Engine
- 1.6 Liter DOHC
Pre-Owned 2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i
- AutoNation Price $16,315
- Miles
- 48,496
- Exterior
- Glacier Silver Metallic
- Engine
- 2.0 Liter GDI D
Pre-Owned 2016 BMW 3 Series 328i xDrive
- AutoNation Price $16,455
- Miles
- 47,744
- Exterior
- Alpine White
- Engine
- 2.0L 4 CYL
Pre-Owned 2022 Jeep Compass Latitude
- AutoNation Price $19,195
- Miles
- 15,470
- Exterior
- Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat
- Engine
- 2.4 Liter
Pre-Owned 2020 Dodge Durango GT Plus
- AutoNation Price $21,115
- Miles
- 86,659
- Exterior
- DB Black Clearcoat
- Engine
- 3.6 Liter
Pre-Owned 2017 Ford F-150 XL
- AutoNation Price $21,115
- Miles
- 119,190
- Exterior
- Blue Jeans Metallic
- Engine
- 3.5 Liter TIVCT
Pre-Owned 2022 Toyota Camry SE
- AutoNation Price $21,595
- Miles
- 56,087
- Exterior
- Midnight Black Metallic
- Engine
- 2.5 LITER
Pre-Owned 2022 Toyota Camry SE
- AutoNation Price $21,995
- Miles
- 58,945
- Exterior
- Ice Edge
- Engine
- 2.5 LITER