Some drivers prefer to buy new when changing their car, and they are prepared to pay a lot of money for the privilege of driving a brand-new car out of the showroom, and while there’s nothing wrong with that, if you want cheap motoring, buy a used car. Not just any used car, of course, rather focus on a prestige make and model that is no more than two years old, with perhaps 15-30,000 kilometres on the clock, and has maybe just finished the factory warranty. This is the bracket of second hand cars where you get the very best value, as a two-year-old car would still be in great condition, yet the price is relatively stable for the next 18-24 months.
Sourcing Bargain Cars
This is the way to enjoy cheap motoring, as if you buy a 2-year-old car for a low price, when you sell if after a year, you might even make a profit. Of course, you do have to know about cars in order to spot a real bargain and when looking in Canberra at cars for sale, be patient and when you find what you are looking for, negotiate.
Dealerships
These present a great opportunity, which comes in two forms; first, they have demo cars, which they use for test drives and maybe as a general run around, plus they also take in nearly new cars as part exchange for a new vehicle, and these cars are worth searching for. If a demo car has been looked after, you could drive away with an amazing deal, especially if they sold their tally of vehicles. When a client who changes his car every year, decides to upgrade, his 12-month old car will be accepted as part exchange for the new model, and then the car will be put through a detailed inspection, cleaned and serviced, then put on the forecourt for sale.
Be Patient
There are many used cars on the market, so don’t make any decisions until you have seen what is available locally. The Internet can help you to view local cars, you simply type in ‘used car garage near me’ and Google will do the rest. It is easy to become emotional when looking at a prestige car, but you must let your head rule your heart, and brush up on your bartering skills, as this will really help.
Changing Annually
This is the secret to the system working, with smart investments and good vehicle care, you can often sell the car for what you paid, and that’s how to get cheap motoring. Plus, you are driving a different car every year, an almost new one at that, and this will give you a broad range of different driving experiences.
Warranty Vehicles
You should never buy from a private seller, as the vehicle will be ‘sold as seen’, meaning you have zero warranty, but if, on the other hand, you bought the car at a known dealership, they would give you a suitable warranty, which could be as much as 12 months.
