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 GMC Terrain AWD 4dr SLT
- MSRP Less Savings $33,848
- Exterior
- Ebony Twilight Metallic
- Mileage
- 5
- Engine
- 1.5L 4 CYL
Demo Special Value (New) 2023 GMC Terrain AWD 4dr AT4
- MSRP Less Savings $39,614
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Mileage
- N/A
- Engine
- 1.5L 4 CYL
Demo Special Value (New) 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 4-Wheel Drive Elevation 3SB
- MSRP Less Savings $53,294
- Exterior
- Titanium Rush Metallic
- Mileage
- 3,082
- Engine
- 2.7L 4 CYL
Demo Special Value (New) 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 4-Wheel Drive Elevation 3SB
- MSRP Less Savings $56,634
- Exterior
- Sterling Metallic
- Mileage
- 5,011
- Engine
- 2.7L 4 CYL
Certified Pre-Owned 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 4-Wheel Drive SLT
- MSRP Less Savings $57,494
- Miles
- 6,544
- Exterior
- Pacific Blue Metallic
- Engine
- 5.3 Liter
Pre-Owned 2015 Ford Fusion 4dr Sdn SE FWD
- MSRP Less Savings $10,492
- Miles
- 111,725
- Exterior
- Oxford White
- Engine
- 2.5 Liter
Pre-Owned 2015 Buick Encore Convenience FWD
- MSRP Less Savings $11,888
- Miles
- 92,752
- Exterior
- Deep Espresso Brown Metallic
- Engine
- 1.4L 4 CYL
Pre-Owned 2011 Toyota Sequoia 4WD LV8 FFV 6-Spd AT Platinum (Natl)
- MSRP Less Savings $12,817
- Miles
- 261,985
- Exterior
- Blizzard White Pearl
- Engine
- 5.7 Liter
Pre-Owned 2017 Nissan Pathfinder FWD SL
- MSRP Less Savings $13,790
- Miles
- 117,440
- Exterior
- Pearl White
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 CYL
Pre-Owned 2019 Ford Fiesta SE Sedan
- MSRP Less Savings $14,650
- Miles
- 49,510
- Exterior
- Ingot Silver Metallic
- Engine
- 1.6L 4 CYL
- Miles
- 113,958
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Engine
- 3.6 Liter SIDI
Pre-Owned 2020 Buick Encore Preferred FWD
- MSRP Less Savings $15,495
- Miles
- 96,093
- Exterior
- Quicksilver Metallic
- Engine
- 1.4 Liter DOHC
Pre-Owned 2018 Ford Explorer Limited FWD
- MSRP Less Savings $16,101
- Miles
- 206,790
- Exterior
- Magnetic Metallic
- Engine
- 3.5 Liter Ti-VC
Pre-Owned 2015 Lincoln MKC FWD 4dr
- MSRP Less Savings $16,101
- Miles
- 56,300
- Exterior
- Silver Sand Metallic
- Engine
- 2.0L 4 CYL
Pre-Owned 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4dr Sport
- MSRP Less Savings $16,622
- Miles
- 173,377
- Exterior
- Black
- Engine
- 3.6 Liter
Pre-Owned 2015 Honda Odyssey EX-L with Navigation
- MSRP Less Savings $17,664
- Miles
- 98,941
- Exterior
- White
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 CYL
Pre-Owned 2017 GMC Acadia FWD SLT-2
- MSRP Less Savings $18,101
- Miles
- 103,809
- Exterior
- Quicksilver Metallic
- Engine
- 3.6 Liter DOHC
Pre-Owned 2019 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4
- MSRP Less Savings $18,750
- Miles
- 70,034
- Exterior
- Diamond Black Crystal Pearlcoat
- Engine
- 2.4 LITER
Pre-Owned 2021 Hyundai ACCENT Limited Sedan IVT
- MSRP Less Savings $18,904
- Miles
- 36,820
- Exterior
- Forge Gray
- Engine
- 1.6 Liter DOHC
Pre-Owned 2020 Kia Soul LX IVT
- MSRP Less Savings $19,188
- Miles
- 32,031
- Exterior
- Sparkling Silver
- Engine
- 2.0 LITER DOHC
Pre-Owned 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC Luxury Sedan
- MSRP Less Savings $19,888
- Miles
- 59,916
- Exterior
- Black
- Engine
- 5.0 LITER DI DO
Pre-Owned 2019 Jaguar F-PACE 25t AWD
- MSRP Less Savings $20,547
- Miles
- 83,501
- Exterior
- Indus Silver Metallic
- Engine
- 2.0L 4 CYL
Pre-Owned 2019 Nissan Armada 4x4 SV
- MSRP Less Savings $21,101
- Miles
- 96,730
- Exterior
- Hermosa Blue Pearl
- Engine
- 5.6 Liter
Pre-Owned 2021 Nissan Kicks S FWD
- MSRP Less Savings $21,200
- Miles
- 6,881
- Exterior
- Electric Blue Metallic
- Engine
- 122-hp 1.6-liter 4-cylinder