Buying a car is an important act and should not be overlooked. When one decides to take the plunge, inevitably comes the primordial question: should I buy it new or used? In addition to the price, which is a determining factor in the purchase of a used car, other elements must be taken into account when it is time to make your choice!

5 advantages of buying a used car rather than a new one

Summary:

Options are diluted in price and cost less

You can buy the car of your dreams!

The availability of the car is almost immediate

We are less afraid of giving it a little scratch!

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The price of a used car is very advantageous

Buying a used car will always cost you less than a new one, because almost no car in the world increases in value when it leaves the factory. It will be sold with a small discount in most cases, or with a reduced price if it is a show car, a demonstration vehicle or an agent vehicle.

As soon as it is bought and rolling, it usually loses about 20% of its value compared to its list price. This price is reduced over time and we are witnessing losses in value that can go up to 50% in 3 years (often on niche cars or very popular cars). It is therefore a godsend if you are buyers and want to acquire a recent used car! You will have a choice and you can buy the car you want for an average amount between 20% and 60% below its new value. The negotiation during the purchase is also facilitated by the fact that a used car generally has some imperfections, which a new car does not have. This is one more possibility to buy at the best price!

Options are diluted in price and cost less

When you buy a used car, like when you buy a new car, you can choose between several model ranges, but also several finishes. When you have a very simple need or a limited budget, you often have to settle for an inferior finish. This is all the more the case for new cars, which charge a high price for these differences in equipment! In nine, options and packs are expensive and it is sometimes difficult to assume the gap between the car you want and the one you can afford once the options are added. Some brands push customization very far and it is not uncommon to see some cars with very long and very expensive option lists).

Buying second-hand is therefore also an opportunity to buy the same car, admittedly not new, but recent and better equipped: bigger engine, automatic gearbox, finish or superior options pack… so many things that become more accessible over time. Options are quickly diluted in price and become increasingly difficult to justify over time. The obsolescence of cars has something to do with it either!

You can buy the car of your dreams!

When we talk about your dream car, we are not necessarily talking about a Ferrari or a Porsche ! There is also talk of simpler cars, but which were not within our reach when they came out! Too expensive or not sufficiently adapted to our needs at the time, or no longer existing in the configuration that we currently want, they are now within our reach.

There are many examples, for example the old Mercedes Class A, these nice mini-vans that no longer exist today, replaced by the attractive new Class A which is an assertive and sporty compact. This is also the case for cars such as convertibles or coupés, whose prices can quickly stabilize at fairly low levels, just like large luxury sedans which sometimes lose a large part of their value at breakneck speed!

Buying the car of your dreams or the one that made you want when you were a young driver or young parents is therefore within everyone’s reach! Do your research and make the right choice!

The availability of the car is almost immediate

“This model is in high demand, our time to get you one is around 6 months minimum at the moment…” . Who has never heard this phrase when going to their dealership? If you don’t buy a car in stock when you go to the dealership, you are very likely to get a response like this, and the average time to get a new car is generally between 2 months for a simple or pre- programmed, up to more than a year for a very popular model.

These delays are due to the fact that builders have been building just in time for several decades, that is to say that the majority of production is made to order. Without orders, few cars leave the production lines. If you order your car with customization options and the demand is high, it will take longer for you to get your car.

For used cars, this problem obviously does not exist. When you see a car and you like it, you can buy it in a very short period of time: a few days are enough in most cases, the purchase-sale between individuals being very fast, even faster than the purchase from a professional, who will prepare the car before delivering it to you.

We are less afraid of giving it a little scratch!

When you buy a new car, you always want it to stay as long as possible! And when you use your car a lot, or live in an urban area, it is unfortunately difficult to keep it intact for long. In addition, having your car damaged, for example when parking, is extremely annoying because of the difficulty in declaring a claim. This will inevitably generate additional costs that we are not always inclined to pay. The anxiety of a new car therefore exists!

When you buy a used car, the advantage is that the car has already lived, and that it is no longer in its new condition. Even if it is in excellent condition, there will therefore always be some signs of time, however small. At least, the feeling of stress vis-à-vis the maintenance of your car in good condition can be reduced a little! We are not saying that a used car has the right to be martyred, but let’s say that a small bump may be less serious, but that remains a matter of appreciation! And repair costs can go down over time. Don’t forget to take good care of your car on a daily basis !

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CapCar is the leading trusted intermediary in France . We specialize in the sale of used cars between individuals, and our mission is to facilitate and maximize the purchase and sale of your car! Whatever your project, we have the solutions so that you can sell or buy quality cars with complete peace of mind, checked by our inspectors and guaranteed. Do a vehicle search or get a free estimate of your car and enjoy the benefits of the CapCar service!