| If you're considering purchasing a car, but you're | | | | no longer say the vehicle is brand new - it has |
| not sure whether you want a new car or a used | | | | had one owner. The depreciation continues rapidly |
| car, this article may help. While most people | | | | as the car accumulates miles and the usual wear |
| understand the obvious difference in cost, there | | | | and tear. Why pay for a vehicle that will be worth |
| are a few other differences that may help you | | | | several thousand dollars LESS than what you paid |
| make up your mind as to whether you will | | | | as soon as you pull it off the lot? For this reason, |
| purchase a new or used car. Here is some | | | | you can get a used vehicle that is just as good as |
| important information about why used cars are | | | | a brand new one for thousands of dollars less! |
| better than new. | | | | Insurance and Taxes - When you're paying for |
| Fees and Charges - Most people understand that | | | | taxes and insurance on your new car, you will be |
| there are extra fees and charges that come with | | | | paying a hefty sum. Most new vehicles can't be |
| new vehicles which don't come with used vehicles. | | | | driven off the lot unless they have full coverage |
| The unfortunate thing is that many people don't | | | | insurance. With your used car, you can typically |
| understand what these fees and charges are for. | | | | choose whether you want full coverage or simply |
| A huge percentage of those fees have nothing to | | | | liability insurance. This is a huge way in which you |
| do with the quality of the car or whether it's new | | | | save money by purchasing a used car rather than |
| or used. The money you pay in those fees simply | | | | a new one. Similarly, the taxes on your new |
| goes to line the dealerships and the salesmen's | | | | vehicle will cost you a small fortune while the |
| pockets! In fact, your salesman can add his own | | | | taxes on your used vehicle will be minimal. This is |
| 'fees' which end up being bonuses to him for | | | | just another way in which a used car is better |
| selling you the car! With a used car, you don't | | | | than a new car! |
| have to worry about extra fees and charges - | | | | While many people want to be able to say they |
| just the selling price! | | | | purchased a 'brand new' vehicle - it's just not |
| Depreciation and Value - Something that is actually | | | | worth it. If you're one of those people who places |
| pretty depressing and not so well known is the | | | | dependability and value before keeping up with |
| rapid speed at which a new car depreciates. In | | | | the Jones', a used car is right for you! The |
| fact, as soon as you sign the agreement of | | | | information above can easily outline why |
| ownership on a brand new vehicle, it depreciates | | | | purchasing a used car is a much better idea than |
| several thousand dollars. Why? Because you can | | | | purchasing a new one! |