Did you know that a new vehicle can lose almost half its value in the first few years? Seriously?! That brand-new car you're thinking of buying starts losing value the moment you drive it off the lot and loses the most value in the first few years. That’s why many Americans consider buying a used car instead of a new one. And there is logic to it.
yeesh I really need a car hi hello there
hold on a minute have I got the perfect
vehicle for you is that a question no
question about it here's your dream car
it's compact high-tech only driven by
Grandma on Sundays no offense or
anything but I think I'm better off
buying something brand-new on the
contrary
did you know that a new vehicle can lose
almost half its value in the first few
years what seriously that brand-new car
you're thinking of buying starts losing
value the moment you drive it off the
lot and loses the most value in the
first few years
that's why buying a car that's a few
years old can be a great way to save
some cash it's all right here in my
trusty Blue Book but I don't know where
that cars been yeah hey watch it lady
I've been around the block a few times
sure but I'm still in tip-top shape what
a talking car well I'm sold
great it's a deal oh go get the
paperwork you know we're really just not
right for each other I always wanted a
talking car we can say hi to joggers and
sing songs on road trips together
whatever what do you know about buying a
used car anyway
just pick the newest cheapest one simple
that might just backfire on you I'm
certainly not the cheapest I don't think
she gets it first of all you've got to
do your research start off by setting a
realistic price range you don't want to
get stuck making monthly payments you
can't afford down the road I see what
you did there only look for makes and
models that fit into your price range
keep in mind the cost of insurance and
repairs as well as the features you
actually need like mega awesome talking
ability like the junk you're hauling
around there's no way I can carry all
that yeah I guess not maybe a roof rack
though aa roof racks are so not my style
you may be better off with a nice
hatchback
have a look over there well this one is
pretty awful but I like this 41 I'll buy
this one instead I can always throw on
some talk radio whoa whoa whoa pump that
brakes there turbo before you commit to
a used car purchase you should always
evaluate the car first take a good long
test drive to get a feel for the car and
to spot any immediate problems then get
the vehicle checked by a trusted
independent mechanic finally get a
report of the vehicles history based on
the VIN what now the vehicle
identification number or VIN can usually
be found on the driver's side where the
windshield meets the VIN provides
useful information on a car accident in
repair history manufacturer recalls and
vehicle use wait hold the phone it says
here this hatchback has been used to
deliver bowling balls to ski resorts for
years
once that major water damage from
rolling into a hot tub no thanks
glad you checked aren't you heck yeah I
just wish I could afford a car as clever
as you but maybe with some more room
we've got options for miles
let's wheeling deal huh well I'm no
master negotiator you don't say
learning to effectively negotiate is
very important whether you're shopping
at a dealership or buying direct from
the previous owner and the most
important part of negotiating is always
being prepared to walk away hmm I think
I'm gonna take some time do my research
and then come back with the perfect game
plan good idea
see um remember research evaluate
negotiate nice job sales guy you sure
know how to close the deal oh go take a
joyride
