{"id":1144,"date":"2019-01-27T09:45:01","date_gmt":"2019-01-27T09:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/thirdcoastautos\/?p=1144"},"modified":"2026-01-30T18:41:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T18:41:39","slug":"benefits-of-buying-used","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/benefits-of-buying-used\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Buying Used"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What are the benefits of buying used cars?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the past, buying a used car was associated with a certain amount of risk. There\u2019s a reason some people referred to it as, \u201cbuying someone else\u2019s problems.\u201d But is that still the case today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The quick answer: not at all. Let\u2019s take a look at three of the main reasons buying a used car today is a decision you can feel good about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the surprising benefits of buying used: Increased Reliability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reliability has taken huge steps forward over time in car manufacturing. There\u2019s a reason cars have been getting and more expensive, and it\u2019s not just inflation- the effort, materials, and craftsmanship going into them have all improved. Simply put, modern cars are built to last<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While people are still trading in and selling their cars, those vehicles today still have a lot of life left in them. In the words of Kelley Blue Book\u2019s executive market analyst Jack Nerad, \u201cUsed cars are a great value. Cars today are really good and last a long time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Same Old Depreciation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even with these advances, a new car\u2019s value still depreciates rapidly after purchase. You\u2019ve probably heard how a new vehicle depreciates about 20% the moment it’s driven off the dealer\u2019s lot. On top of this, most lose another 10% in value in their first year. So if you\u2019re buying a $30,000 car that\u2019s a year old, you\u2019re already going to be saving about ten grand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For buyers of used cars, it\u2019s great news that despite improved reliability, value still depreciates like it used to. According to Nerad, buying a vehicle that\u2019s two years old and driving it until it breaks down is the most cost-effective way to own a car. That\u2019s because the depreciation levels out after a car\u2019s second year, and doesn\u2019t change much again until year five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Improved Warranty Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the past, buying a used car meant you weren\u2019t going to get a warranty. These days, there\u2019s a variety of options to make sure you\u2019re covered, such as buying warranties from a dealership or a third party. Certified Pre-Owned programs come with warranties from the original manufacturer. Additionally, vehicle warranties are often transferable, so if you\u2019re buying used and the warranty is still active, the remaining time on that coverage will transfer to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With all this in mind, it\u2019s easy to see why Philip Reed, senior consumer advice editor of Edmunds.com, says, \u201cI am a big fan of buying used. I think it\u2019s an extremely important way for a family on a budget to save money.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are the benefits of buying used cars? In the past, buying a used car was associated with a certain amount of risk. There\u2019s a reason some people referred to it as, \u201cbuying someone else\u2019s problems.\u201d But is that still the case today?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5698,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n