The Benefits of Buying a Used Car

Dec 15, 2017

As your Gurnee, IL Kia auto dealers, we here at Classic Kia want our customers to know about all the tools at your disposal when it comes to buying your next car. That is why we think it’s important that you know the merits of both buying new and used.

The very phrase “new car” often elicits a Pavlovian response. New cars all seem to have that same oddly pleasant and instantly recognizable smell. That’s not to mention the cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art safety features. Simply put, it isn’t difficult to see the advantages of buying a new Kia car.

As nice as feelings and smells are, however, the financial relief of buying a used car is undeniable. A used car will nearly always be less expensive than a new one, so much so, that you could get a used car with more features for less than a new one. The savings extend to your insurance rates as well.

This shouldn’t suggest that there aren’t also practical applications to buying a new car. You don’t have to worry about the history of a new car because it doesn’t have one. While a used car does have a history, that history is part of why it costs less. The depreciation that a used car has experienced works to your benefit. The opposite is true of a new car.

Car models are redesigned periodically. This can lead to a design or feature being changed or phased out. Buying only new cars limits your choice to only a specific year’s worth of models. Buying one of our pre-owned Kia cars removes that limitation entirely.

At Classic Kia, the quality and value of our vehicles shine through whether it’s a new or used Kia car. Be sure to stop in and experience all we have to offer for yourself!