New or used car
By purchasing a used car you can save a lot of
money. You could buy a loaded model with all the bells and
whistles that you might not be able to afford had you bought a
new car. A new car depreciates quickly in the first few years
and after 3 years it is worth only about 60-70% of the original
price. In fact, as soon as you leave the dealership, your new
vehicle is suddenly worth $1000-$2000 less. When purchasing a
new car you basically are paying for its fresh "new" aroma and
warranty. However, buying a new car does not always mean the
buyer will get perfection. A new car may come with problems
associated with poor design or manufacturing defects that may
have been already repaired during the warranty coverage period
if it's a used car. The same is true for all kinds of recalls
and campaigns.
Buying a used car is still a bit of a gamble - there is no
guarantee that the car is accident-free, has real mileage, and
was properly maintained. There may be some hidden problems like
a worn out automatic transmission, or engine problems that may
not have been obvious when you test-drove the car. So, next you
must ask yourself: Will I save money when buying a used car? How
do I eliminate the risk of potential problems and is this
actually possible to do? Read on to find out more information.
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