Purchasing a used vehicle that is 2-3 years old means that you are getting a relatively new car in good condition without being affected heavily by depreciation.
Better interest rates: With a new car purchase, you are also more likely to get a better auto loan rate than you would with a used car purchase, often by a few percentage points. Reliability: You won't have to contend with any potential hidden mechanical problems when you buy new.
Trucks and hybrids retain the most value, losing only 35 and 37 percent, respectively. Several sports cars, small SUVs and economy cars also hold their value extremely well, with the Porsche 911, Jeep Wrangler and Honda Civic among the best models.
There's no rule to how many miles on a used car is too much, but by attempting to stick to the 12,000 miles per year rule is a great place to start. Find out how old the car is, multiple the number of years by 12,000, and if the number on the odometer is significantly higher than that, some concern might be warranted.
A poorly-maintained low-mileage vehicle may actually be a worse ride the a well-maintained high-mileage car. It's all about how the previous owner treated the ride. If we were to choose one, we'd opt for mileage. Age can be relatively insignificant, and all major age-related repairs are relatively inexpensive.
Summer & Winter—During the hottest and coldest seasons, it's always a great time to buy a used car. It's typically slower during those months, so not only can you expedite your experience, but there won't be as many people shopping for a car. You may even be able to find some great discounts.
Subaru. Subaru ranks first (#1) in retained value after 3, 5 and 7 years of ownership. ...
Mazda. Mazda's resale values have improved, relative to their peers, and their rankings have climbed to the Top 5 range at all three time intervals. ...
It wouldn't be a best seller list without the Ford F-150 pickup topping it and 2023 is no exception. Making up 3.3% of the 9.2 million used car sales examined, the Ford F-150 retained its top spot for another year, not just in the used market.
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