Buying a used station wagon

Buying a quality second-hand station wagon

Why buy a used station wagon?

What initially attracts motorists who want to buy a used station wagon is their spaciousness and versatility. Just like all car models, the station wagon can have the same equipment and options as other cars, i.e. the choice of gearbox, cruise control or speed limiter, sunroof, camera or reversing radar, parking aid, navigation system, etc.

In addition to being able to transport up to 5 people in very good comfort, with this type of vehicle, it It is very easy to regularly load large volumes, even animals.

Being very close to the sedan, both in terms of comfort and aesthetics, the station wagon has other advantages:

With two volumes, the engine compartment and the passenger compartment, its space allows it to easily accommodate five to seven people. The ceiling height of the comfort passenger compartment as well as its elongated shape and length are also two fundamental qualities in terms of aerodynamics. Motorists looking for optimal comfort and a position similar to that of a sedan car will be attracted by this type of vehicle.

Segment par excellence for families, whether it is manual or automatic transmission, its interior volume and sober design constitute a notable advantage over other types of bodywork. The station wagons have sedan-like comfort and a much more spacious boot, making them attractive to people looking for a family or even a commercial vehicle. Your car will be a perfect family car and will therefore allow you to make long journeys for your departures on vacation, for example, thanks to good habitability, its large trunk and its practical aspects. This model, however, is not said to be first-hand.

Both in terms of purchase and fuel consumption, it is a vehicle that costs much less than others. Estate models are generally derived and improved from the sedan models from which they are inspired. As a result, they display higher performance and lower fuel consumption than MPVs. With the same engine size, the consumption observed on an auto break compared to a sedan is barely greater: from 0.1 to 0.2 liters per additional 100 km. The market average for this type of new vehicle is around € 22,000.

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It's easier to get a good deal by buying a used station wagon On the second-hand market, it is easier to get a good deal by buying a station wagon. Indeed, this type of vehicle which loses value more easily than minivans. This is quite simply due to their image, which is still sometimes considered "out of date" or "out of fashion". Thus, we generally observe a discount difference of 4 to 6% in favor of station wagons on the second-hand market.

What type of station wagon to choose?

Like 4 × 4 and MPVs, most station wagons are equipped with diesel engines. However, petrol station wagons also exist and are on the increase now, due to the gradual decline of diesel. In recent years, station wagons have also been available with hybrid petrol + electric engines (and diesel + electric at Peugeot and Citroën).

In order to find a car that suits you, you have to know the use that you want to make it. This will be a determining factor in the choice of your diesel engine. It may make more sense to opt for a large gasoline engine rather than a turbo diesel which involves additional purchase and maintenance costs. Finally, station wagons equipped with small engines that are low in performance and driving pleasure, as well as gasoline units with low torque, which consume more fuel, are generally to be avoided. In addition, these small, low power engines tend to force more than large engines and therefore consume more without having equivalent performance.

Criteria to check before buying a station wagon used

Before buying a used station wagon, the necessary checks are generally the same as for any other type of vehicle, whether city cars or sedans for example . However, since they have different characteristics from other types of cars, it is recommended that you check the correct operation of certain elements that are often used more by users, in particular in the passenger compartment: the kinetics of the rear seats and the folding bench. In the event of a malfunction, you will not fully benefit from the essential advantages of this type of vehicle.

In addition, also find out about the use that has been made of the vehicle, particularly if it has been used for towing heavy loads: caravans, heavy trailers, etc. Indeed, if this is the case, the engine as well as the shock absorbers may suffer from them and they may have to be changed prematurely. When testing the vehicle, it may be relevant to examine the engine compartment to make sure there are no leaks.

However, pay close attention to the cargo space which may have suffered some damage, for example when transporting bulky items. Finally, the bodywork and paintwork should still be inspected, as with any used car! This will ensure that there are no hidden imperfections. As the boot is often used for transporting loads or animals, pay attention to the condition of the loading sill and its surroundings.

Buying a quality used station wagon

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