Perks of Buying Used Cars in Irvine, CA
Perks of Buying Used Cars in Irvine, CA
Ready to upgrade to a more reliable, fuel-efficient, stylish vehicle? You’ve come to the right place! We’d be thrilled to help you find your next vehicle here at Irvine Auto Center. While our dealerships stock many new models from a wide variety of brands, we also have an impressive selection of used vehicles. Many customers from all over Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita have found high-quality used vehicles here at Irvine Auto Center, and you can, too. We’d never consider our used vehicles to be downgrades when compared to our new models, since our used models still perform at a high level of quality and safety (and they look and drive like new, too). But if you’re still not convinced that a used vehicle is right for you, here are some of the many benefits you can expect when buying a used car, truck or SUV.
Why Should I Buy Used?
Greater Affordability
For those shopping on a budget, a used car is a great choice. You’ll spend considerably less on a used car than you would on a new one, and thanks to the lower cost, there’s a greater chance that you’ll be able to pay for a used vehicle in cash (avoiding monthly payments). If you do have to finance your used vehicle, you can take out a small loan, make a minimal down payment and pay an affordable amount each month until you own the vehicle in full. Plus, when you choose to buy used, you can often find vehicle options from previous model years that contain many, if not all, of your favorite features (such as a touchscreen display, moonroof, hands-free tailgate or manual transmission). You’ll end up with a model that looks brand-new while saving money.
Slower Depreciation
Technically, a new vehicle loses value as soon as it’s driven off a dealer’s lot, but it takes years for a truly noticeable amount of depreciation to occur. All vehicles are constantly depreciating, but after the first few years, the rate of depreciation levels out. This means when you buy a used vehicle that’s one or two years old, you’re getting a model that has already experienced its most rapid depreciation, but you’re getting to drive a nearly-new vehicle with upgraded technology, all for a great price.
More Options
Every year, car manufacturers put out new vehicle lineups. These lineups include some completely redesigned models and other models with more minimal changes, but overall, there will always be a bevy of new vehicles on the market, with more coming each year. However, when you buy used, you’ll have even more options to choose from, as you’ll have a variety of model years at your disposal as well. This gives you the ability to pick the exact iteration of your favorite model in the model year of your choice, and you’ll have enough options to find the perfect combination of features to boot. That sounds like a sweet deal to us!
There are plenty of perks when it comes to buying a used car, and we have a large selection of used cars, trucks and SUVs for you to choose from here at Irvine Auto Center. So give us a call, send us a message or stop by 30 Auto Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 for a test drive today. We look forward to serving our customers from Lake Forest, Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita.