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 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 2-Wheel Drive Custom
- MSRP Less Savings $40,400
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Mileage
- 9
- Engine
- 2.7L 4 CYL
Demo Special Value (New) 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 2-Wheel Drive LT
- MSRP Less Savings $44,635
- Exterior
- Glacier Blue Metallic
- Mileage
- 10
- Engine
- 5.3L 8 CYL
Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Coupe 1LT
- MSRP Less Savings $23,795
- Miles
- 38,144
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Engine
- 3.6 Liter DOHC
Certified Pre-Owned 2023 Chevrolet Equinox FWD RS
- MSRP Less Savings $24,491
- Miles
- 13,132
- Exterior
- Iron Gray Metallic
- Engine
- 1.5 Liter DOHC
Certified Pre-Owned 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS FWD
- MSRP Less Savings $29,991
- Miles
- 32,248
- Exterior
- Cherry Red Tintcoat
- Engine
- 3.6 Liter DOHC
Certified Pre-Owned 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 4-Wheel Drive LT Trail Boss
- MSRP Less Savings $41,995
- Miles
- 27,328
- Exterior
- Northsky Blue Metallic
- Engine
- 5.3L 8 CYL
Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab Standard Box 4-Wheel Drive LTZ
- MSRP Less Savings $54,749
- Miles
- 21,461
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Engine
- 6.6 Liter Turbo
Certified Pre-Owned 2023 GMC Yukon XL 4WD 4dr SLT
- MSRP Less Savings $67,991
- Miles
- 11,050
- Exterior
- White Frost Tricoat
- Engine
- 5.3 Liter
Pre-Owned 2020 Kia Soul EX IVT
- MSRP Less Savings $12,591
- Miles
- 105,738
- Exterior
- Gravity Grey
- Engine
- 2.0L 4 CYL
Pre-Owned 2013 Dodge Durango AWD 4dr Crew
- MSRP Less Savings $12,895
- Miles
- 95,002
- Exterior
- Bright White
- Engine
- 3.6 Liter
Pre-Owned 2012 Toyota Sienna 5dr 8-Pass Van V6 XLE FWD (Natl)
- MSRP Less Savings $12,979
- Miles
- 140,416
- Exterior
- Predawn Gray Mica
- Engine
- 3.5 Liter
Pre-Owned 2015 Chevrolet Equinox FWD 1LT
- MSRP Less Savings $12,995
- Miles
- 52,556
- Exterior
- Silver Ice Metallic
- Engine
- 2.4L 4 CYL
Pre-Owned 2018 Nissan Murano FWD SL
- MSRP Less Savings $12,995
- Miles
- 118,849
- Exterior
- Magnetic Black
- Engine
- V6
Pre-Owned 2015 GMC Canyon Crew Cab Short Box 2-Wheel Drive SLT
- MSRP Less Savings $15,995
- Miles
- 140,098
- Exterior
- Copper Red Metallic
- Engine
- 3.6 Liter SIDI
Pre-Owned 2017 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab Short Box 2-Wheel Drive Z71
- MSRP Less Savings $17,491
- Miles
- 134,542
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Engine
- 3.6L V6 CYL
Pre-Owned 2021 Mazda CX-5 Touring FWD
- MSRP Less Savings $17,991
- Miles
- 61,593
- Exterior
- Machine Gray Metallic
- Engine
- 2.5 Liter
Pre-Owned 2019 Hyundai SANTA FE SEL 2.4L Auto FWD
- MSRP Less Savings $18,491
- Miles
- 47,400
- Exterior
- Quartz White
- Engine
- 2.4 Liter
Pre-Owned 2018 Nissan Murano FWD Platinum
- MSRP Less Savings $20,995
- Miles
- 54,807
- Exterior
- Gun Metallic
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 CYL
Pre-Owned 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4dr Rubicon Hard Rock
- MSRP Less Savings $21,491
- Miles
- 130,702
- Exterior
- Black Clearcoat
- Engine
- 3.6L V6 CYL
Pre-Owned 2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4x4
- MSRP Less Savings $21,995
- Miles
- 39,750
- Exterior
- Sting-Gray Clearcoat
- Engine
- 2.4 Liter
Pre-Owned 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 Sedan
- MSRP Less Savings $22,498
- Miles
- 78,154
- Exterior
- Polar White
- Engine
- 2.0
Pre-Owned 2023 Subaru Impreza Premium 4-door CVT
- MSRP Less Savings $22,698
- Miles
- 13,500
- Exterior
- White
- Engine
- 2.0L 4 CYL
Pre-Owned 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 4-Wheel Drive LT
- MSRP Less Savings $24,265
- Miles
- 123,914
- Exterior
- Graphite Metallic
- Engine
- 5.3 Liter
Pre-Owned 2007 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Conv
- MSRP Less Savings $25,491
- Miles
- 35,295
- Exterior
- Red
- Engine
- 6.0L 8 CYL