How to Decide Whether to Buy New or Used Kia Vehicles from Tampa Bay Area Kia Dealers

Mar 12, 2013

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.