Why You Must Consider A Used Car Rather Than Shedding Out On An Expensive Brand Car

Dirik Hameed (SubmitYOURArticle.com)
March 29, 2011

Dirik Hameed
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Here is the situation, you are in the market for a new vehicle, but do not know what you want. Maybe you already know you want a car, a truck, or a van. It is possible that you already know what features you'd like as well. You've already considered leasing, but you just drive too much to make it a feasible option. People such as sales representatives, or those who, for whatever reason, drive a lot, a lease vehicle isn't the best choice. Nope, you know you're going to buy. You just don't know whether to buy a new car or a used car.

Your research has led you from car lot to car lot, drooling over those brand new cars on "sale", that are priced to move as to make room for the newer versions. It comes to a point where you think you've found the right car at the right price, but further research shows that you can get an excellent deal on really high quality used cars for sale. You've only been thinking of buying a new car like you've always done, but now might be the time to stop and consider what you're paying for when you buy a new vehicle.

Regardless of the exact amount, one thing that we all understand and are well aware of is the fact that, as soon as you drive your new car off the lot, a large portion of its "value" has been lost and there is no way to recoup these lost monies. There are a lot of factors that contribute to this portion, and clearly they have nothing to do with the car itself. That new car price tag includes more than just the new car.

Warranties often figure into to the decisions made by the new car buyer. A warranty covers costly repairs and other services, and it is a valuable package that should not be dismissed offhand. This article was not written to talk about the ills and evils of car warranties, or debate whether or not this is a valid factor in your car buying decision. One thing to consider, however, is how much advertisement you see for new versus used cars. Once the car has been sold and driven off the lot, the advertising is no longer a necessary aspect of the car. It can therefore be resold for far less because the cost of advertising would be greatly diminished.

This can be even truer of individual owners who post their car for sale in classifieds or on websites. When you purchase a cars for sale by owner, you can be assured that you are paying for the car and car only, as there is no advertising budget.

There is nothing wrong with wanting something brand new and clean, that comes with a warranty, and that is not loaded down with miles already. Sometimes, the best buy is the new product, and there are times when the new version is superior. Buying a used car is a good consideration if you do not wish to help pay to be advertised to, which is part of the sticker cost in a brand new vehicle. At least you're paying for the car. We really do not need to be informed that newer models are available. Does this mean that consumers cannot be trusted to actually seek out the products they want and need? A used car makes a statement that you want savings passed down to you, and you want to pay for value, not to be advertised to and solicited.

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