{"id":2759,"date":"2010-07-28T19:38:41","date_gmt":"2010-07-28T19:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/machine.su\/?p=2759"},"modified":"2010-07-28T19:38:41","modified_gmt":"2010-07-28T19:38:41","slug":"buying-cars-to-buy-new-or-used","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/machine.su\/?p=2759","title":{"rendered":"Buying cars to buy new or used"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Buying Cars: To Buy New or Used?<\/h1>\n<p>The decision of whether to buy a new car or a used car mostly boils down to the question of budget. While there are a number of advantages buying a car right out the box, there are equally as many for buying a pre-owned car from a reputable car dealer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>An industry under pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The fact that both the new and used car markets are under enormous pressure as a result of the recession worldwide is actually good news for the consumer. With increasing repossessions and less buying power, there is literally a flood of vehicular stock on factory and dealership floors, leading to more astute pricing by the industry and a burgeoning array of choice for the prospective buyer. Manufacturers are falling over one another to lure the ever-dwindling supply of consumers to their brands with money-back offers, free DVD and SatNav installations and other wallet-saving incentives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Budgetary constraints \u2013 buy pre-owned from a dealership<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Used car prices are also enormously competitive and car dealers are prepared to negotiate even further with the promise of a sale. One over-riding factor that cannot be ignored if budgetary constraints are being adhered to is the fact that it is possible to buy a 3-4 year-old family sedan with all the gizmos and gadgets for less than half the price of a mid-range new car.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously the risk involved in buying a used car is always significantly higher than that of a brand spanking new model, as one can never be sure the previous owner drove and maintained the vehicle properly. However, it is possible to purchase a pre-owned, late model car with the original factory warranty intact from a reputable car dealership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages to buying new and used cars<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A new car will generally demand less maintenance as the average warranty period of at least three years assures the buyer of hassle-free driving for quite some time to come. Many manufacturers also offer free roadside assistance while the car is under warranty. <\/li>\n<li>The leading finance houses are likely to offer better rates when buying new, as the mint condition product will offer better collateral and is less likely to break down. <\/li>\n<li>Buying a new car or a pre-owned car from a car dealership will offer peace of mind as the full might of the law is behind the consumer. Buying a used car at auction or from a private source can be dodgy, as there is very little legal recourse should the vehicle turn out to be a \u2018lemon\u2019 <\/li>\n<li> \u2018Purchasing pristine\u2019 will mean total freedom of choice as far as the make, model, colour trim and accessories are concerned. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the end of the day, the debate of whether to buy a new car or a used car will hinge on pride of ownership versus fiscal frugality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying Cars: To Buy New or Used? The decision of whether to buy a new car or a used car mostly boils down to the question of budget. 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