What to know when you buy your next used vehicle
Choosing a used car over a new one is an easy way to save money when buying a car. A new car begins to rapidly depreciate the moment you drive it off the dealer's lot, losing a large portion of its value in the first few years of ownership. When you purchase a secondhand car, the previous owner bears the burden of the vehicle's early years' severe depreciation.

While buying used is a great way to save, buyers should be aware that an out-of-warranty used automobile may require extra maintenance. Also, financing it might be a little more expensive and promo rates for used vehicles can hard to find. Those issues aside, buyers can save a ton of money by selecting a car with a high expected dependability rating and low ownership expenses.
Buying a used automobile successfully can be trickier than buying a new one. The lack of a new automobile factory warranty can make it more financially hazardous. Buying used is a great way to save money but it comes with a different set of concerns that buyers should consider. Please reach out to our sales specialists with any questions you may have, or to
Set a budget you can afford
Finding a used car, truck, or SUV with a monthly payment you believe you can afford isn't as easy as setting a budget for your used car purchase. While the monthly payment does need to be reasonable, you also need to consider other costs associated with owning the car. Buyers can save more in some instances by paying the full cost in cash, but for many the flexibility and lower barrier to entry with financing is the way to go. This covers the interest rate on your auto loan, the cost of insurance for your brand-new vehicle, parking fees, and maintenance expenses.
You should strike a balance between purchase and ownership costs. Expect to pay less when purchasing an older vehicle. However, the likelihood that a car may require expensive repairs increases with age. When you're stuck waiting for a tow truck rather than going to work, school, or that weekend getaway, that fantastic deal you received on a cheap automobile won't seem all that terrific. Fortunately, there are more tools available than ever for used car purchasers to research maintenance prices, common issues, and dependability. To learn more about typical difficulties, simply enter the name of the car and the word "problems" into any search engine.
The cost of auto insurance is a sometimes disregarded aspect you should take into account while looking for a used car. Depending on the model you select, prices can vary greatly. Updated insurance quotes can easily be obtained through your insurance agent. Surprisingly enough, sometimes older cars, despite a lower value, can cost more to insure due to less safety features.
You should strike a balance between purchase and ownership costs. Expect to pay less when purchasing an older vehicle. However, the likelihood that a car may require expensive repairs increases with age. When you're stuck waiting for a tow truck rather than going to work, school, or that weekend getaway, that fantastic deal you received on a cheap automobile won't seem all that terrific. Fortunately, there are more tools available than ever for used car purchasers to research maintenance prices, common issues, and dependability. To learn more about typical difficulties, simply enter the name of the car and the word "problems" into any search engine.
The cost of auto insurance is a sometimes disregarded aspect you should take into account while looking for a used car. Depending on the model you select, prices can vary greatly. Updated insurance quotes can easily be obtained through your insurance agent. Surprisingly enough, sometimes older cars, despite a lower value, can cost more to insure due to less safety features.
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Demo Special Value (New) 2025 Chevrolet Malibu LS 1G1ZB5ST9SF109118 Chevrolet
- AutoNation Price $22,245
- Exterior
- Night Shade Metallic
- Mileage
- 5,047
- Engine
- 1.5L 4 CYL
Demo Special Value (New) 2025 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3GNAXHEGXSL126819 Chevrolet
- AutoNation Price $28,204
- Exterior
- Mosaic Black Metallic
- Mileage
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- Engine
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Demo Special Value (New) 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer ACTIV KL79MVSL7SB057431 Chevrolet
- AutoNation Price $30,930
- Exterior
- Mosaic Black Metallic
- Mileage
- 4,362
- Engine
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Demo Special Value (New) 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 2GCPACED2S1121810 Chevrolet
- AutoNation Price $49,995
- Exterior
- Summit White
- Mileage
- 4,706
- Engine
- 5.3L 8 CYL
Demo Special Value (New) 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV RS 3GNKDJRJ3SS121459 Chevrolet
- AutoNation Price $53,295
- Exterior
- Black
- Mileage
- 2,555
- Engine
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Pre-Owned 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 1N4AL2APXBN437423 Nissan
- AutoNation Price $5,999
- Miles
- 147,208
- Exterior
- Winter Frost Pearl
- Engine
- 2.5 Liter
Pre-Owned 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS 5NPEB4AC2DH634256 Hyundai
- AutoNation Price $6,724
- Miles
- 104,220
- Exterior
- Radiant Silver
- Engine
- 2.4 Liter DOHC
Pre-Owned 2006 Nissan Frontier Nismo 1N6AD07U46C464933 Nissan
- AutoNation Price $8,921
- Miles
- 169,027
- Exterior
- Storm Gray
- Engine
- 4.0 Liter Gas
Pre-Owned 2017 Ford Focus S 1FADP3E26HL312221 Ford
- AutoNation Price $9,665
- Miles
- 57,687
- Exterior
- Ingot Silver Metallic
- Engine
- 2.0 Liter GDI
Pre-Owned 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 2GTEC13V571110308 GMC
- AutoNation Price $9,995
- Miles
- 179,962
- Exterior
- Polo Green Metallic
- Engine
- 4.8 liter
Pre-Owned 2016 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 1C4PJLCB5GW376632 Jeep
- AutoNation Price $10,448
- Miles
- 119,344
- Exterior
- Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat
- Engine
- 2.4L I4 16V MPFI SOHC
- Miles
- 24,620
- Exterior
- Ashen Gray Metallic
- Engine
- 1.8 Liter MFI D
Pre-Owned 2017 Ford Escape SE 1FMCU0GD3HUD57926 Ford
- AutoNation Price $11,995
- Miles
- 78,210
- Exterior
- White Gold Metallic
- Engine
- 4
Pre-Owned 2018 Hyundai Elantra SEL 5NPD84LF6JH253832 Hyundai
- AutoNation Price $12,344
- Miles
- 63,531
- Exterior
- Mineral Beige
- Engine
- 2.0 Liter DOHC
Pre-Owned 2019 Buick Encore Sport Touring KL4CJ2SM1KB720432 Buick
- AutoNation Price $12,974
- Miles
- 110,767
- Exterior
- Coppertino Metallic
- Engine
- 1.4 Liter DOHC
Pre-Owned 2017 BMW X3 sDrive28i 5UXWZ7C34H0V93404 BMW
- AutoNation Price $12,994
- Miles
- 101,214
- Exterior
- Black Sapphire Metallic
- Engine
- 2.0 Liter GDI D
Pre-Owned 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4L 5NMZU3LB5HH018337 Hyundai
- AutoNation Price $12,994
- Miles
- 81,870
- Exterior
- Marlin Blue
- Engine
- 2.4 Liter DOHC
Pre-Owned 2018 Toyota RAV4 LE JTMZFREV1JJ210293 Toyota
- AutoNation Price $15,749
- Miles
- 97,947
- Exterior
- Electric Storm Blue
- Engine
- 2.5 Liter
Pre-Owned 2010 Nissan Frontier SE 1N6AD0ER8AC439394 Nissan
- AutoNation Price $15,876
- Miles
- 85,961
- Exterior
- Avalanche White
- Engine
- 4.0 Liter Gasol
Pre-Owned 2019 Honda Odyssey EX-L 5FNRL6H75KB031686 Honda
- AutoNation Price $16,249
- Miles
- 139,102
- Exterior
- Modern Steel Metallic
- Engine
- 3.5 Liter
Pre-Owned 2020 Chevrolet Trax LT 3GNCJLSBXLL281460 Chevrolet
- AutoNation Price $16,277
- Miles
- 27,321
- Exterior
- Satin Steel Metallic
- Engine
- 1.4L 4 CYL
Pre-Owned 2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3GNAXJEV4JS607921 Chevrolet
- AutoNation Price $16,987
- Miles
- 34,788
- Exterior
- Cajun Red Tintcoat
- Engine
- 1.5 Liter DOHC
Pre-Owned 2022 Dodge Charger SXT 2C3CDXBGXNH248364 Dodge
- AutoNation Price $18,245
- Miles
- 57,880
- Exterior
- Torred Clearcoat
- Engine
- 3.6 LITER
Pre-Owned 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 1GNSKBKC4GR101870 Chevrolet
- AutoNation Price $18,424
- Miles
- 167,000
- Exterior
- Tungsten Metallic
- Engine
- 5.3 Liter SIDI