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Best-Used Vehicles
Used vehicle sales far outnumber new-model sales each year, but shoppers need to be well prepared and savvy to get the best used vehicle . The 1996 Honda Civic is considered an exceptional used car value. The 1998 Mazda Millenia is an example of an exceptional value sporty sedan . The 1999 Lincoln Town Car is considered to be a great value as a plush cruiser. The 1996 Toyota Celica GT is a great choice for a fun-to-drive used car . With the average retail new-vehicle price now topping $30,000 US Dollars, many consumers are choosing to buy used vehicles instead. After all, the average price for a used vehicle in the United States is far less—around $14,000. Buying used cars is more than just getting a lower price. To get the best used car model , a buyer has to do some soul-searching about what kind of vehicle he or she needs, decide on how much can be spent, and research which models have a reputation for holding up well. After that, the shopping, test-driving —and purchase—can get under way. Determine Needs Buyers of used cars start pretty much in the same place as new-car buyers : Both need to ascertain their needs first. To do this, a buyer should reflect on how the vehicle will be used. Among the key questions to ask are: -How many people and cargos will the vehicle be expected to carry—on occasion and on a daily basis? -In what weather and terrain will the vehicle be used? -What features—including safety and comfort items—are required, and which features can be skipped, if necessary? -How old should the vehicle be, given the amount of miles expected and the length of ownership? -The resulting analysis should lead to a general vehicle and engine size, type of transmission, as well as a general sense of vehicle age and mileage limits. |
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