Posted Thursday, Jan 20, 2022
There are many factors to consider when buying a used vehicle. One of the most important being the age of a used vehicle. There are extended car warranties for most situations, but research shows that the best age for a used vehicle is 5-10 years.
What matters most is how reputable your car dealer is and how well the vehicle was taken care of. Even 10-year-old cars with 100,000 miles can last up to twice as long - if they are properly taken care of.
At city wide motors you can trust every vehicle on our lot. Our buy here pay here dealership is dedicated itself to offering high-quality, pre-owned vehicles to our customers for purchase or lease. Not to mention our Used Protection Vehicle Plan that offers a limited power-train warranty.
Age vs. Mileage
Not all drivers are equal, and neither are conditions of the road and the car. Records show drivers average about 13,000 miles each year. So, calculate your mileage by dividing it by the age of your car. To determine if it’s over or under the average.
If the mileage doesn’t add up to the age in accordance with the 13000 average yearly travel, find out why. Also, consider how well the used vehicle was made. Do a search for your vehicle including the year, make, and model.
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Finding Value
It’s a common saying that the minute you drive a car off the lot it loses value. The good news is that this rate of depreciation falls faster on a new car than repairs for a used car. A new car will lose about 20% of it’s value in the first year and about 60% in 5 years.
What that means is that if you buy a 1-year-old vehicle you’ll only pay about 80% of the original price and it just goes down from three!
Other benefits of buying used:
2012 Vehicles
Every year, vehicles come out with a host of improvements. Whether it be better navigation, another camera, or a new technological capability. In 2012, vehicles started emphasizing on new safety features and engine enhancements.
Here are a few features you will find in a lot of 2012 vehicles:
Check out our inventory of 2012 vehicles - all under $10,000! Need financing? We’ve got a great program for you whether you are buying or leasing.
2017 Vehicles
Five years ago, vehicles received a few enhancements and improvements. Some had been around for a while, but when 2017 hit we saw a big increase. For example, rear-view cameras had been in several vehicles but in 2017, the feds mandated that all new vehicles come standard with the camera by 2018.
This was also the year that autonomous driving gained more ground. The idea of hands-free driving was met with skepticism to say the least, but the more safety features installed in vehicles the safer drivers felt.
Here are a few features you will find in several 2017 vehicles:
If you are looking for a used car with any or all these features, let us know! You won't have to worry about the best age for a used vehicle when you buy through us. Use our car finder tool to tell us exactly what you’re looking for. Or, check out our complete inventory and start driving your dream today!