1. The price of a used car is very advantageous
This is THE strong point of a used car, and that's to be expected! Buying a used car will always cost you less than a new one, because almost no car in the world increases in value when it leaves the factory! On the contrary, a car, as soon as it is produced, gradually loses value. It will be sold with a small discount in most cases, or at a reduced price if it is a show car, a demonstration vehicle or an agent vehicle. P >
As soon as it's bought and rolled, it typically loses about 20% of its value from its list price. This price is reduced over time and we are witnessing losses in value which can go up to 50% in 3 years (often on niche cars or cars with a high distribution). So this is a godsend if you are a buyer and want to acquire a recent used car! You will have choices and you can buy the car you want for an average amount between 20% and 60% below its new value. Negotiation when buying is further facilitated by the fact that a used car usually has some imperfections, which a new car does not. This is one more possibility to buy at the best price!
2. The options are diluted in the price and come back cheaper
When buying a used car, as when buying a new car, we have the possibility of choosing between several model lines , but also several finishes. When you have a very simple need or a limited budget, you often have to settle for an inferior finish. This is all the more the case for new cars, which charge a high price for these differences in equipment! When new, options and packs are expensive and it is sometimes difficult to cope with the gap between the car you want and the one you can afford once the options have been added. Some brands take personalization very far and it is not uncommon to see some cars with very long and very expensive option lists! (sometimes several tens of thousands of euros in addition to the base price).
Buying second-hand is therefore also an opportunity to buy the same car, certainly not new, but recent and better equipped: larger engine, automatic gearbox, finish or pack of higher options… so many things that become more accessible over time. The options are quickly diluted in price and become more and more difficult to justify over time. The obsolescence of cars is no stranger to it either!
3. You can buy the car of your dreams!
When you talk about the car of your dreams, you don't necessarily mean a Ferrari or a Porsche! We are also talking about simpler cars, but which were not within our reach when they came out! Too expensive or not sufficiently adapted to our needs at the time, or no longer existing in the configuration we want at the present time, they are now within our reach.
The examples are numerous, for example the old Mercedes Class A, these nice minivans which no longer exist today, replaced by the attractive new Class A which is an assertive and sporty compact. This is also the case with cars such as convertibles or coupes, whose odds can quickly stabilize at fairly low levels, just like large luxury sedans which sometimes lose a large part of their value at breakneck speed! / p>
Buying the car of your dreams or the one that made you want to when you were a young driver or young parents is therefore within everyone's reach! Do your research and make the right choice!
4. The availability of the car is almost immediate
"This model is in great demand, our lead time for you to have one is about 6 months minimum at the moment ...". Who has never heard this phrase when going to their dealership? If you don't buy a car in stock when you go to the dealership, you are very likely to get a response like this, and the average times to get a new car are usually between 2 months for a simple or pre-car. scheduled, up to more than a year for a model in high demand.
These delays are due to the fact that manufacturers have been building just in time for several decades, that is to say that the majority of production is made to order. Without orders, few cars leave the production lines. If you order your car with customization options and demand is high, the lead times will be extended for you to get your car.
For used cars, this problem obviously does not exist. When you see a car and you like it, you can buy it in a very short period of time: a few days are sufficient in most cases, buying and selling between individuals being very quick, even more than purchase from a professional, who will prepare the car before delivering it to you.
5. We're less afraid of scratching it!
When you buy a new car, you always want it to stay that way as long as possible! And when you use your car a lot, or live in an urban area, it is unfortunately difficult to keep it intact for long. In addition, having your car damaged, for example when parking, is extremely annoying because of the difficulty in declaring a claim. This will inevitably generate additional costs that you are not always inclined to pay. The anxiety of a new car therefore does exist!
When you buy a used car, the advantage is that the car has already lived, and that it is no longer in new condition. Even if it is in excellent condition, there will always be some marks of time, even tiny. At least the feeling of stress about keeping your car in good condition can be reduced a bit! We don't say that a used car has the right to be martyred, but let's say that a small bump may be less serious, but that remains a matter of appreciation! And repair costs can go down over time. Remember to take good care of your car every day!
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