Why Buying A Used Car Is Better Than Buying A New Car

By Author: William Fryer
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Buying a car can be an exciting time. That new car smell…it is definitely enticing. Emotions surely play a part in car shopping, but relying entirely on emotions can perhaps lead one to a poor choice. There are car dealerships in Dallas, TX for example that sell well-equipped Ford Escapes, Edges, and other used Ford models for thousands of dollars less than new cars. Today it’s especially easy to buy a good used car due to all of the guarantees, deals and warranties available. Whether one lives in Dallas or the surrounding areas of Arlington, DeSoto, or Duncanville or elsewhere, shopping for a used car can result in driving away in a high quality vehicle for less.

One may think that owning a brand new car will shield one from problems. On the contrary there are many new car owners who have problems with their vehicles. A used car is subjected to a rigorous inspection at the dealer, with usually over 100 points that are reviewed. Especially with Certified Pre-Owned cars, quality used vehicles offer car buyers a superb alternative to buying a new car. In fact, people can often buy a more luxurious used car of ...
... the same model than they could afford new.

When one shops for used cars it’s important to write up a set of questions that will be asked of each dealership that one visits. What’s the fine print on warranties? What current deals are in force to help reduce the price even further? Are there any Facebook or other social network sales going on? Does the dealership offer financing, and what’s involved with applying for it? These and other pertinent questions should be written down ahead of time so one can be ready to negotiate a good deal.

Many car dealership websites offer sophisticated ways to sort and filter their used car inventory. Most dealer websites offer images and videos so car shoppers can review the vehicles before they visit the showroom. Once one visits a dealer, a good rule of thumb is always be prepared to walk away if a negotiation doesn’t go well. There are many car dealers around so if one can’t find what they want at one dealership, then don’t despair. Try another dealer and stand firm until a good deal is struck.

Shopping for a car often brings to mind the shine and smell of a new vehicle. While these images are all well and good, there are many quality used cars out there that may actually fit a person’s needs better than a comparably priced new car. It takes some research and some determination but shopping for a used car can be a positive experience. At the end of the day the result can very likely be a quality vehicle purchased for an attractive price.

Bio: Jeff Small writes about car shopping based on his years working for a Dallas, TX car dealership.