Top 10 Reasons Why To Buy A Used Car
Save Thousands While Driving The Car You Love
Let Someone Else Deal With Depreciation
Avoiding depreciation is one of the most significant reasons to buy a used car. Almost every new car will lose a noticeable portion of its value within the first year. Depreciation generally tapers off at around five years. So, if you buy a used car that's five years old, you'll enjoy the still-modern features and driving experience you seek, but without having a major part of your car's value diminish early on.
Get Lower Prices On the Cars You Want
The generally lower prices of used cars are closely related to the first reason to buy a used car. While new cars under $20K are essentially extinct, our used cars under $20K can include many of the models on your wishlist. Remember, someone else paid the full price and watched the car's value fall down to this point. You get to swoop in for a deal.
Sometimes you can even buy used cars in serviceable shape for a price as low as the accessories on a new car!
Reason #3: Get More Bang for Your Buck
Pop quiz: When did the federal law that made backup cameras standard in all new cars come into effect? If you said 2018, you are correct. Yes, it's easy to think of a five-year-old used car as something old, outdated, and unsatisfying, but that's hardly the case when you buy a used car from the mid-2010s or later. Model years like 2016 can include advanced safety features like adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic monitoring, and a lane-departure warning, along with cabin features like heated and ventilated seats, wireless smartphone charging, Apple CarPlay, and dual-zone auto climate control. All this can come at a price far lower than new cars with the same features. This value for your dollar is one of the most powerful reasons to buy used cars.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Advanced safety features available on used cars from the mid-2010s or later.
Blind-Spot Monitoring
Rear cross-traffic monitoring and lane-departure warnings included in many used models.
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless smartphone charging, dual-zone climate control, heated and ventilated seats.
Reason #4: Explore A Larger Variety of Vehicles
Modern Used Cars Last Longer
Some people still associate used cars with the bargain-rate clunkers from the 1980s -- that's understandable, but it's not accurate. The short lifespan of those tin cans is, thankfully, a thing of the past, and you can now buy a used car and expect many years of enjoyment from it. The general rule is that a properly maintained used car from the past decade can offer around 200,000 miles of life. This leads us to why it's easier than ever to buy a used car.
Access To Vehicle History Reports
In the past, the question "Why buy used cars?" often had a negative connotation. We're not all mechanics who know how to inspect a used car, and the potential of getting a poorly maintained car with serious issues was a common turnoff. Now, though, resources like CARFAX can help cut down the worry and guesswork of this process by a huge margin.
A CARFAX Vehicle History Report or similar report may be viewable for no cost on used cars for sale (that's the case for Quantrell Auto Group). These reports will show you authoritative data on the vehicle's service history, ownership changes, reported accidents, title status, open recalls, and more.
Certified Pre-Owned Programs
Thanks to factory-guided inspections and factory-backed warranty coverage, certified pre-owned vehicles are in a unique position that combines new car confidence with used car value. They're held to manufacturer-provided standards and inspected, reconditioned, and certified by our expert dealership technicians. The many more benefits you get will vary by brand -- contact our dealership group to learn the details of our certified pre-owned programs.
More Buyer Protections
When you buy a used car from our dealership, you'll find stronger regulations and buyer protections than if you were to buy a used car from a private seller. Private used car sellers often list their vehicles "as is" and do not have to take responsibility for any issues you don't catch before buying the car. You can be more confident shopping at dealerships like ours because you can explore vehicle history reports and enjoy warranty coverage on many of our used cars for sale.
With standards for quality that are often higher and more consistent, along with professional staff and comfortable facilities, buying a used car from a dealership can be a much better experience than going the private seller route. Our philosophy is "Quantrell For Life," and making lifelong customers is only possible with a top-notch car buying experience. See how our 50-plus years of experience have made us a top destination for new and used car buyers in Lexington, KY.
Reason #9: Paperwork Assistance
Typically Lower Fees, Taxes, and Insurance Premiums
As you may have experienced before, the additional costs involved with car ownership can be a lot lower when you buy a used car. Taxes are straightforward because they are usually based on the vehicle's price. Fees can also be lower, and insurance premiums may also be less due to the car's lower value. However, this price paradigm is not universal, and the costs involved can vary significantly.
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