Is it time to buy your next vehicle? If so, you'll first have to decide whether you'd prefer to buy a new or a used model. This decision can be difficult, as there are many benefits to each option, but our Orchid Isle Auto Center team is here to help you discover which option would match you and your preferences. Whether you'd love to be behind the wheel of a new Ford vehicle or you've decided to purchase a reliable and affordable used model, our team is here to help you accomplish your goals. Learn more below, and then reach out to our team to take a test drive today.
Benefits of Buying a New Vehicle
Buying a brand-new Ford vehicle includes several benefits and advantages. Some of these are:
- You are the First Owner – There's something great about being the first owner of anything, especially a new vehicle. Besides having something that's never been used, you'll also enjoy the carefree knowledge that no one else has done any damage or misused your new vehicle.
- You Can Lease or Loan – Would you prefer to lease your new Ford model? When you purchase a used vehicle, you can't lease it. Leasing provides several additional benefits, like a short-term vehicle commitment, lower money up front, and more. When you buy a new car, you also have to opportunity to custom order the perfect new Ford model for your daily drive.
- You'll Receive the Latest Features and Tech – Buying a brand-new Ford vehicle provides you with every latest and greatest feature available. Depending on the trim level, you could find the most up-to-date technological advancements, the newest powertrain options, and the most recent creature comforts.
- Your New Car is Under Warranty – Every new Ford vehicle should include a new car warranty that helps make your drive as worry-free as possible. You could also find a maintenance plan attached, depending on which model you buy.
Some disadvantages to buying new include a higher overall price, more depreciation value, and potentially higher insurance, registration, and tax costs.
Benefits of Buying a Used Vehicle
If you've been considering buying a used vehicle, some of the benefits include:
- You'll Receive the Used Car Price – Price is the number one benefit of purchasing a used car, truck, SUV, or van. Not only do you save money on the overall price tag, but a used car most likely will have a lower insurance premium, less expensive tax rates, and lower registration costs.
- You'll Find Less Depreciation – A new car receives almost a third of depreciation as soon as it's purchased. A used vehicle has already suffered that depreciation value and won't receive much (if any) depreciation when bought used. This means you'll buy more value that will stay.
- You'll Find Many Used Vehicle Options Available – Our Orchid Isle Auto Center sells several used vehicle options, with models ranging in every brand, model, trim level, powertrain, and price tag. Buying used allows you to search through a much larger pool of vehicle options, helping you find the perfect pre-owned vehicle for your daily drive and budget.
Some disadvantages to buying used include no-warranty maintenance, you're not the first owner and don't necessarily know what the vehicle has been through, and you'll have fewer purchasing options and incentives available.
Visit Orchid Isle Auto Center to Find Your New Ford or Used Vehicle
Would you like to check out our new Ford or used inventories? If so, we suggest stopping by our Orchid Isle Auto Center today! We'd love to show you around our current inventories and look forward to discussing your purchasing options with you.