Can’t decide between new or used? Here’s what to consider.
Buying New
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Warranty: Every new car comes with a warranty that covers just about every widget in the vehicle. - History: You know who’s driving it – you! – and how well it will be maintained.
- Reputation: New cars are sold by dealers who have a long-term reputation to uphold.
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- Expense: There’s no way around it – new cars cost more than used cars. How much do you want to spend?
Used Cars
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- Expense: You can spend a lot less money and get a reliable and fun-to-drive car. That’s the biggest appeal of a used car – high value!
- Warranty: Some used cars come with a limited warranty.
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- History: You can’t be certain how the car was driven or how well it’s been maintained. However, there are ways to weed out undesirable vehicles.
- Reputation: Some used-car sellers are less than reputable. Others are golden.
- Uncertainty: It may have a limited warranty, but how good is the warranty and who backs it up?
Here’s how to increase your odds of getting a quality used car:
- Buy from a reputable new-car dealer, who has more at stake than a used-car dealer.
- Get as much vehicle history as you can, including a CARFAX report or similar information about any previous accidents. While that’s no guarantee of carefree driving, it can help you avoid a “troubled” car.
- Find out more about any used-car warranty: Who underwrites the warranty, how long has that company been in business, what really happens if there’s a malfunction? Knowledge is power, and the more you know the better.
To increase your odds of getting a reliable used car – or a great deal on a new car – contact Evergreen Subaru at 207-786-8500.
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