Are you shopping for a new Nissan? Pause for a moment and consider buying pre-owned instead. Many drivers don't realize how many impressive advantages there are to buying a used Nissan. The following are seven solid reasons to purchase used instead of new.
Nissan's Excellent CPO Program
In the past, the biggest concern with buying a used car was uncertainty regarding the vehicle's history and quality. But these days, with Nissan's pre-owned certification (CPO) program, you can be sure you're getting a reliable car.
For a Nissan to qualify for the CPO it must have fewer than 80,000 miles on the clock and be less than six years old. Nissan carries out a detailed review of the vehicle's history and gives it an in-depth, 167-point inspection. You can analyze a thorough CARFAX report before purchase, which includes all sorts of information, including the car's complete maintenance history. Nissan also offers a powertrain warranty and roadside assistance for all CPO Nissan buyers.
High Modern Mileage
These days, modern Nissans are so durable that they usually last for 300,000 miles, about 20 years of driving, before any major repairs are required. So if you buy a CPO-certified, pre-owned Nissan with under 80,000 miles of usage, it still has at least 220,000 miles to go. That's as much total lifespan as many brand new cars can offer.
Save Up to 50 Percent
Now that concerns about vehicle standards are put aside, we can focus on the huge cost savings you make when buying used. It's quite possible to save fifty percent on the price of a pre-owned Nissan. Given that the average American buys a new car every six years, these savings amount to a sizable financial windfall over a lifetime.
Skip the Dreaded Depreciation
You'll be hard pushed to find something that depreciates in value faster than a new car. The moment you drive off the lot, a new car loses ten percent of its market value. This can easily rise to 30 percent in the first year alone, and sixty percent in the first five years. Considering the superb, like-new condition many pre-owned Nissans maintain after five years, is it really worth paying such a high premium for a brief sense of newness?
Save on Sales Tax
The sales tax on vehicle purchases ranges from three percent to eight percent, depending on the state. When buying used, the savings you make on a percentage of the much smaller price tag are not to be sniffed at. And if you're purchasing a used car that's registered in Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, or Oregon, then you can avoid paying sales tax altogether.
Reduced Cost of Insurance
As with sales tax, the cost of insurance also generally falls along with the value of the vehicle. This makes sense as a more expensive car will usually cost the insurance company more to repair or replace if it gets damaged. So when buying used, you save a great deal on insurance, which makes up a large portion of the upkeep costs of any vehicle.
Still Enjoy That New Car Smell
When buying used, do you think you'll miss out on that new car smell? These days, you don't even need to worry about that. Dealerships give all pre-owned Nissans such a deep and thorough clean, using unscented cleaners, that a great deal of that lovely new car smell comes back. Visit your local dealership to see for yourself.
To find the perfect pre-owned Nissan for you and your lifestyle, visit Twins Auto of Dublin today. We're a locally-trusted dealership with an extensive inventory of pre-owned vehicles, all in wonderful condition, at highly competitive prices.
