There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing whether to buy a new or used vehicle. It should be the first question you ask yourself when making the decision to purchase a car as its value, performance and overall bang-for-buck can all depend on it.
In the following entry we will be covering a number of these factors as we run our expert eye over the pros involved in purchasing new or used.
Regardless of what you end up deciding, keep in mind that here at Dodson’s we offer comprehensive parts servicing, replacement and repair for all your vehicle needs – old or new.
Pros of Buying New:
- Safety
As vehicle safety laws become increasingly more stringent, auto-makers are forced to abide by these guidelines ensuring that all new vehicles meet a safety level that is unheard of in older models.
Because of this, safety technologies not found on used or older models are becoming more and more prevalent in newer makes.
- Warranty & Maintenance
Although you are obviously able to buy warranties for used cars when buying, there’s nothing quite like the warranty you get for a new car from the manufacturer – ensuring your ride’s untouched status.
Likewise, with most new cars there will be a free scheduled maintenance or two included in the deal once the vehicle reaches a certain amount of time or mileage, leaving you one less thing to worry about.
Pros of Buying Used:
- Price
Self-explanatory as it may seem, buying a used car is obviously going to be cheaper than buying new.
Additionally, this can provide you with the advantage of being able to step up to a nicer model, an option you may not be able to afford when buying new. This also negates the argument of new vehicles being safer to an extent, as the same money you would spend on a brand new car could be used to purchase a pre-loved vehicle that has had the same state of the art safety features added.
- Depreciation
Whilst all cars depreciate over time, the steepest decline is always the one that happens right away when using a new car. A number of models even lose 40-50% of their value within the first year of use, an issue you don’t need to worry yourself with when purchasing used.
- Choice
If you want that model of Skyline that you’ve had your eyes on since you were gifted your first Hot Wheels toy at the age of 5, then buying used is the option for you.
For all older model vehicles or makes that are no longer manufacturing, buying used can give you a wealth of choice not available when purchasing new. It may make the search take a little longer but think just how satisfied you’ll be when you find that perfect fit.
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There are a number of pro’s (and comparable cons) to consider when choosing between buying new or used and whilst the ones touched upon above are just a number of them, we hope they will be able to provide you with some insight the next time you are facing this most difficult of decisions.
To conclude, we tend to recommend purchasing used vehicles unless in some very rare circumstances as here at Dodson’s we are all about getting value for your money and as far as return for money goes, there is no comparison.
For all your other vehicle needs from parts and servicing, to installation, repairs and more, call Dodson’s, your Japanese parts specialists: +64 9 441-3152