| Buying a used luxury car is a smart and | | | | Who do you think chooses the used luxury cars |
| economical decision-if you take the right approach. | | | | on the lots you go to visit? Each dealership sets |
| Today's luxury cars are built better and last longer | | | | its own tandards about the kind of cars that it will |
| than ever before. Purchasing the right used luxury | | | | sell on its lot. Just like any company has a decision |
| car means getting more car and more fun options | | | | to make about the quality of products it sells, a |
| for your money. But according to one UK based | | | | dealership does the same. |
| used auto dealer, 3 out of 10 people are | | | | Just because you see the same used Lexus SUV |
| dissatisfied with their used car purchase! That | | | | at two different used car dealerships doesn't |
| means that if you shop for cars like the average | | | | mean that they're both created equally. The |
| person, there's only a 70% chance that you'll be | | | | buyer at the first dealership may have higher |
| happy with one of the largest purchases you're | | | | standards for where they buy their used luxury |
| likely to make all year! Here are some tips to | | | | cars than the one with the multi-colored flags |
| make sure that you're not one of the "other" | | | | strewn across the parking lot. Even if the used |
| 30%. | | | | Lexus SUV from the second dealership costs a |
| Get an inspection: | | | | little less, that doesn't necessarily mean it's a |
| Would you buy a used parachute from an | | | | better deal. |
| unknown previous owner without having it opened | | | | Do your research: |
| up inspected by a professional first? If so, then | | | | Dig around online for answers about the used |
| you probably aren't the type to still be reading this | | | | luxury cars you're considering. Don't just look at |
| article. Most of us just assume that if the car | | | | the manufacturer sites or reviews published when |
| looks great on the outside then it must be fine | | | | the car was first released. Look for customer |
| under the hood as well. No necessarily so! | | | | reviews and recalls. Also get the car's VIN |
| Though used luxury cars are generally cared for | | | | number and visit to check for any prior damage. |
| and maintained better than non luxury used autos, | | | | Oftentimes, the dealership will run and pay for the |
| there is still a chance that the previous owner | | | | Carfax report if you ask. |
| caused damage due to poor maintenance. It's | | | | If you know how to shop for used luxury cars, |
| possible that there could be any number of things | | | | there's no reason to worry about being in that |
| that have gone awry that aren't visible to the | | | | unhappy 30%. By approaching car buying the right |
| untrained eye. It may cost $75 - $150 dollars for | | | | way, you'll not only be among the 70% that are |
| an outside expert opinion, but this is money well | | | | happy with their used car purchase, but smiling as |
| spent. | | | | you cruise by all those other car owners who paid |
| Choose your dealership wisely: | | | | up to 30% more for your same model car new! |