Three Reasons to Buy a Used Car

By: Kris LeSueur   |   14 Sep 2017

Did you know that an American spends on average over $33,500 for a new vehicle? However, according to J.D. Power, the same year used vehicle only cost $20,000 on average. That basically means that if you purchase a new vehicle, you take 30 percent depreciation hit and a $13,500 loss!

That new-car smell sure is an expensive air freshener.

We understand that there are reasons why one would want to buy a new car, but at the same time it makes much more sense to buy used! To clarify, when we say used, we aren’t talking about ancient or worn out vehicles. We are talking about cars that are 2017,2016 or 2015 models that have less than 50,000 miles on the odometer. Continue reading to learn the three best reasons to buy a used car!

1: You Save Money

This is the obvious benefit of buying used. It is literally a fact that you will save thousands of dollars by purchasing a used vehicle rather than a new one. Remember that $13,500? Yeah, you could save that. Why is this? New cars depreciate, and fast. Once you sign the paper work on a brand new car and drive it off the lot, its value literally drop 30 percent because it’s not qualified as a “new” car anymore. If you buy a used car, you’re letting someone else take that 30 percent hit, which saves you the money!

2:  Good Value

For those people that think brand new vehicles are more reliable, well you’re wrong. Vehicles of all makes and models have really increased in quality over the last thirty years. In the 1970’s, cars used to rust up and fall apart within a decade. Now, all cars can double that lifetime and still look great! According to IHS Automotive, the average car driving on American roads has reached a record high of 11.5 years of age. This means that modern vehicles are built to last and that you can save thousands of dollars while still expecting a long service life from a used car.

3.) Pre Owned Programs

Due to low payments, leasing is a really popular trend with new car “buyers”. According to Experian Automotive, more than 30 percent of new vehicles were leased rather than purchased.

If you’re not familiar with leasing, most contracts are for three years and the cars must remain in pretty great condition or expensive fines are added. Usually, when the lease term is up, the car is returned. Oftentimes that car will be placed in the dealership’s pre owned lot. This essentially guarantees a used car to be in like new condition, which also means you get a great deal on a car for a fraction of its original price.

In summary, today’s vehicles are better than ever! Why pay full price for a car and take that 30 percent depreciation hit when you could buy a pre owned vehicle of the same make and model? Here at Lesueur Car Company we have over forty 2017 models in our inventory. Click here to browse them on our website or come visit!  We hope this helped you consider buying a used car! 

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