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 Encore GX Preferred FWD
- MSRP Less Savings $27,390
- Exterior
- Ebony Twilight Metallic
- Mileage
- 6,817
- Engine
- ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo engine
Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Chevrolet Trax FWD LS
- MSRP Less Savings $16,590
- Miles
- 36,783
- Exterior
- Nightfall Gray Metallic
- Engine
- 1.4 LITER DOHC
Certified Pre-Owned 2022 Buick Encore Preferred FWD
- MSRP Less Savings $19,993
- Miles
- 12,505
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Engine
- 1.4 LITER DOHC
Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Chevrolet Equinox FWD Premier
- MSRP Less Savings $20,994
- Miles
- 52,425
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Engine
- 1.5 Liter DOHC
Certified Pre-Owned 2022 Chevrolet Equinox FWD LT
- MSRP Less Savings $21,993
- Miles
- 31,436
- Exterior
- Iron Gray Metallic
- Engine
- 1.5 Liter DOHC
Certified Pre-Owned 2022 Buick Encore GX Essence FWD
- MSRP Less Savings $23,993
- Miles
- 3,541
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Engine
- 1.3 LITER DOHC
Certified Pre-Owned 2021 Buick Encore GX Essence AWD
- MSRP Less Savings $24,295
- Miles
- 22,310
- Exterior
- White Frost Tricoat
- Engine
- 1.3 Liter DOHC
Certified Pre-Owned 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Standard Box 2-Wheel Drive LT All Star Edition
- MSRP Less Savings $37,993
- Miles
- 28,543
- Exterior
- Satin Steel Metallic
- Engine
- 5.3 LITER
Certified Pre-Owned 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 4-Wheel Drive Denali
- MSRP Less Savings $50,595
- Miles
- 33,901
- Exterior
- Satin Steel Metallic
- Engine
- 6.2L 8 CYL
Certified Pre-Owned 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 4-Wheel Drive Denali
- MSRP Less Savings $51,952
- Miles
- 19,510
- Exterior
- Onyx Black
- Engine
- 6.2 Liter
Certified Pre-Owned 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD Z71
- MSRP Less Savings $67,991
- Miles
- 10,775
- Exterior
- Black
- Engine
- 5.3 Liter
Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT
- MSRP Less Savings $68,992
- Miles
- 22,056
- Exterior
- Long Beach Red Metallic Tintcoat
- Engine
- 6.2 LITER
Pre-Owned 2015 Audi A3 quattro 2.0T Premium Plus
- MSRP Less Savings $10,129
- Miles
- 138,361
- Exterior
- Dakota Gray Metallic
- Engine
- 2.0 Liter Turbo
Pre-Owned 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA SE 2.0L Auto (Alabama) *Ltd Avail*
- MSRP Less Savings $12,385
- Miles
- 87,604
- Exterior
- Shale Gray Metallic
- Engine
- 2.0 Liter DOHC
Pre-Owned 2017 GMC Acadia AWD SLT-1
- MSRP Less Savings $17,820
- Miles
- 97,235
- Exterior
- White Frost Tricoat
- Engine
- 3.6 Liter DOHC
Pre-Owned 2017 GMC Terrain FWD SLE-1
- MSRP Less Savings $17,991
- Miles
- 22,042
- Exterior
- Quicksilver Metallic
- Engine
- 2.4 Liter DOHC
Pre-Owned 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S Auto w/ULEV
- MSRP Less Savings $18,286
- Miles
- 49,457
- Exterior
- Pure White
- Engine
- 1.4 LITER TSI
Pre-Owned 2020 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR Sedan
- MSRP Less Savings $18,594
- Miles
- 53,264
- Exterior
- Deep Blue Pearl
- Engine
- 188-hp 2.5-liter DIG 4-cylinder
Pre-Owned 2021 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Select FWD
- MSRP Less Savings $19,314
- Miles
- 46,571
- Exterior
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Engine
- 2.5 Liter
Pre-Owned 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4dr Call of Duty MW3 *Ltd Avail*
- MSRP Less Savings $21,991
- Miles
- 102,074
- Exterior
- Black
- Engine
- 3.6 Liter
Pre-Owned 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 4dr Sahara
- MSRP Less Savings $21,992
- Miles
- 81,195
- Exterior
- Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat
- Engine
- 3.6 LITER MPI
Pre-Owned 2022 Chevrolet Equinox FWD LT
- MSRP Less Savings $23,912
- Miles
- 23,498
- Exterior
- Iron Gray Metallic
- Engine
- 1.5 LITER DOHC
Pre-Owned 2021 BMW X3 sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle
- MSRP Less Savings $24,395
- Miles
- 62,868
- Exterior
- Alpine White
- Engine
- 2.0 LITER TURBO
Pre-Owned 2019 GMC Terrain FWD Denali
- MSRP Less Savings $26,583
- Miles
- 29,136
- Exterior
- Red Quartz Tintcoat
- Engine
- 2.0 LITER DOHC