Of course, there are advantages to buying your vehicle new. There’s the warranty, the new tires, and you mustn’t forget that new-car smell – but how much can you expect to save by buying a used car?
How Much Are You Saving?
It’s difficult to compare the price of a new car with a used car, even of the same model, because the used car is always going to be older and there’s no real way of knowing how the last owner treated it. However, if you can see from the documents that the previous owner only had the car a short amount of time, and all seems to be in working order, the difference in price will seem much greater to you; but you’ll find yourself wondering why the previous owner got rid of it so quickly. Was there a fault the warranty wouldn’t cover? Is it just an awkward car to drive? Is it really a saving in the long run? Well, the only way to know is to buy it.
Should You Use a Dealership?
If your worst fears come true, and within a week you know exactly why the previous owner got shot of it, then you’ll be wishing that you had bought your used car from a dealership such as Nissan of San Marcos. Dealerships make sure that all their cars are in tip top condition before selling them, so if ever there was problem, a team of mechanics can be on hand – a far preferable situation to having to trying to remember the address you first saw the car parked outside, and hoping the seller is still as reasonable as they seemed when they were selling it to you.
Even if you’re sure you want to buy a new car, spending the day at a dealership with a huge range of models can be beneficial. You can test drive as many as you need to, and you can talk the decision over with a professional who understands your situation. If you’re looking for a BMW Edinburgh is home to a huge showroom with as much choice as you could possibly want, whether you’re buying new or used.
Will You Get a Good Deal?
There are advantages to both. If you’re buying new then you’re paying for a warranty and a guarantee of reliability, but if you buy a nearly new car then you can cash in on some of the other perks without the new-car price; up-to-date safety and luxury features, as well as the added efficiency that a newer model buys you. If you buy a used car, there’s the advantage that the price won’t drop dramatically if you come to sell it on. Even if you decide you hate the car, you can sell it and buy another, or even part-exchange it in no time at all. Whatever you do, make sure there is somewhere you can come back to if you have a complaint or any trouble at all with your car.