High-Quality Used Car vs. a New Car: Buying Comparison

When you’re in the market for your next vehicle, you may have the choice between buying new and buying used. Although there are certain, undeniable advantages to purchasing a brand new vehicle, you might be surprised at some of the overlooked benefits of buying a high-quality used vehicle.

Buying a New Car

“Made to Order”

One big plus when buying a new car is that you can get your car “made to order” – the color you want, the interior, the amenities – straight from the manufacturer. This, of course, affects the price of the vehicle, but convenience of customization is very attractive to many people.

Manufacturer’s Warranty

Simply put, the manufacturer’s warranty that comes with a new car is the best you can get. It covers all of the major components, and comes standard with the vehicle, at no extra charge.

The Latest Technology

Cars are always getting smarter, safer, and more comfortable and convenient. As technology improves, new automobiles get fitted with the best of it. From the newest versions of Bluetooth convertibility and navigation, to the latest improvements to safety and reliability, new vehicles offer the features that most – but not all (see below) — used cars do not.

Buying a High-Quality Used Car

Price

The #1 reason that most people purchase a used vehicle over a new one is price. The difference in price can be huge. Depreciation happens most over the vehicle’s first year, with some models losing 40% of their value in that time frame. When you buy a new car, it begins losing its value the moment you drive it off the lot. Used cars don’t have that problem. They’re more affordable than their newer counterparts, and they retain more of their value after you buy one.

Service Warranty

With used cars – even high-quality, reconditioned used cars – you’ll want to get a genuine service warranty. Integrity’s Heartland Service Warranty Plan is approved and licensed by the State of Oklahoma Insurance Department and covers all of the vehicle’s major components. It’s the next best thing to the manufacturer’s warranty that’s included with a new car.

Not as “Old” or “Used” as You Might Think

When you hear the term “used car” you may think of something ten years old,… or more. That doesn’t have to be the case. Integrity carries a wide variety of nicer, newer vehicles – some as new as 2015, 2016, and even 2017. Many are equipped with the latest technologies and amenities, and some have less than 20,000 miles on them and still come with the manufacturer’s warranty!

When it’s time to buy your next vehicle, you can still get a high-quality used car with most of the perks of the perks (and none of the drawbacks) of buying a new one.

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