Not everyone is in the market for a brand new car. Whether you prefer pre-owned cars to avoid the potential problems with depreciation or you simply have a smaller car shopping budget, shopping for used cars at our Clearwater area Kia dealership is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Here are several vehicles currently on the lot with a price tag under $12,000: more 2009 Kia Rio LX The 2009 Kia Rio LX is a four door vehicle with a 1.6 liter, 4 cylinder engine. It has 50,287 miles on it and is available for $10,000. The car comes with AM/FM radio, CD player, MP3 and SIRIUS audio system, has air conditioning, dual power heated mirrors, and a power package (power windows, seats). The 2009 Kia Rio LX has gone through a 101 point safety inspection and is a certified used car. 2009 Kia Sportage LX If you’re in the market for a pre-owned SUV, the 2009 Kia Sportage LX is a 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder engine, manual transmission, and is available for $10,500. The vehicle has 78,106 miles and is a black cherry exterior color with a beige interior. 2008 Kia Rondo EX Kia’s station wagon, the 2008 Kia Rondo EX has a 2.7 liter, six cylinder engine with an automatic transmission. This pre-owned car is volcanic red on the exterior and beige on the interior, has just 11,721 miles on it, and is available for $11,995. 2006 Kia Sedona LX Need a mini-van under $12,000? There is currently a 2006 Kia Sedona LX mini-van at St. Petersburg Kia. It has a 3.8 liter, six cylinder engine and automatic transmission. It is white and has 46,929 miles on it. The mini-van is listed at $9,295. 2004 Kia Sorento EX A sport utility vehicle, the 2004 Kia Sorento EX has a 3.5 liter, 6 cylinder engine and an automatic transmission. This pre-owned vehicle is an ice-blue color and has 75,784 miles on it. It’s listed at $9,295. The Crown Kia Confidence Plan You can buy a pre-owned Kia with confidence under the Crown Kia Confidence plan. Pre-owned vehicles go through a 101 point inspection. You receive a Carfax report and are guaranteed a clean title. Each Kia under the plan has a powertrain warranty up to 100,000 miles and we list the vehicle at the current live market pricing so you don’t have to worry about playing pricing games. Drive a pre-owned car home and if you aren’t completely satisfied with your purchase within 7 days or 500 miles, you can exchange it without hassle.
When you are ready to get your first car or replace your existing car, one of the first decisions you have to make is whether you want to buy a new or used car. Our Tampa Bay area Kia dealership offers both new and used Kia vehicles to buyers, and each person makes their decision based on how much they plan to spend on their car purchase, what kind of warranty they want, and how confident they are in used car maintenance needs. Here are some considerations to help you make your decision between new or used Kia vehicles:
Used Kia Vehicles
Many drivers prefer used vehicles over new, since a new car loses so much of its value the second it is driven off the showroom floor. Used Kia vehicles also make it possible for drivers to get more features and bells and whistles for less money – which helps people who want the technology but need to stick to a budget. Buying a vehicle that is even just one year old can offer considerable savings over buying the same vehicle in the latest model.
If you decide to buy older used cars, you will want to keep in mind that while the price tag gets lower the older the vehicle is, you’ll also tend to have more maintenance issues with older vehicles. If you’re not a do-it-yourselfer, having extensive car maintenance needs can result in having to pay more over the life of the car in repair expenses than if you had just purchased a newer car in the first place.
New Kia Vehicles
If buying your vehicle with a car loan, you’ll generally get a better interest rate when you buy a new car. For people who will make a loan payment, many prefer a new car for the lower interest rate and because they’re going to make payments on the vehicle anyway, they figure they may as well go top of the line!
Newer cars should not have any maintenance concerns beyond the typical oil and filter change for many years and miles – and if you do have problems, it will be covered under the warranty for three to five years or for so many miles. New cars are good to go, while a used car may need a new battery soon after you buy it, brakes, rotors, transmission or other costly maintenance sooner – and more frequently.
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.