(Jalopnik.com)
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Used Is The Cost Effective Way To Go
Satisfaction Guaranteed? Cars Owners Love and Hate
Before you buy a brand-new car, consult CR's exclusive ratings to see if the right used car is a smarter choice
Perhaps the most compelling reason to buy used is that it can put premium features and luxury within reach of those who otherwise couldn’t afford them.
“Going the used-car route can let you step up to a model that’s more luxurious, better equipped, and more enjoyable to drive,” says Jake Fisher, director of CR’s auto testing.
(ConsumerReports.org)
Before you buy a brand-new car, consult CR's exclusive ratings to see if the right used car is a smarter choice
Nothing beats the feeling of
driving a brand-new car off the lot. But if you want great value and
more features than your budget allows, consider buying used. In fact, if
you choose wisely, the only thing you’ll give up when you buy a used
car is that new-car smell.
The average new car loses about half its value in the first three years of ownership, says Mel Yu, CR’s automotive analyst. Buying a used car means that the previous owner took that financial hit.
CR’s survey results show that cars in general are very reliable today, easily clocking in 100,000 miles or more before needing any major repairs. If you take the necessary precautions when buying a used car from a recent model year, chances are good you’ll end up with one you can drive for years to come without needing to do much more than change the oil.
The average new car loses about half its value in the first three years of ownership, says Mel Yu, CR’s automotive analyst. Buying a used car means that the previous owner took that financial hit.
CR’s survey results show that cars in general are very reliable today, easily clocking in 100,000 miles or more before needing any major repairs. If you take the necessary precautions when buying a used car from a recent model year, chances are good you’ll end up with one you can drive for years to come without needing to do much more than change the oil.
Perhaps the most compelling reason to buy used is that it can put premium features and luxury within reach of those who otherwise couldn’t afford them.
“Going the used-car route can let you step up to a model that’s more luxurious, better equipped, and more enjoyable to drive,” says Jake Fisher, director of CR’s auto testing.
(ConsumerReports.org)
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