| So, you're thinking about buying a used vehicle? Maybe | | | | work performed at Your local dealer. The car has |
| you've even been on a few lots, and found one or | | | | been in the shop on 5 separate occasions, 4 of which |
| two models you're interested in. Wouldn't it be a good | | | | were routine lube, oil and filter changes, and 1 was for |
| idea to consider where that car or truck came from, | | | | minor warranty repairs. The car has new brake pads |
| and how it came to be on the dealer's lot in the first | | | | and shoes, and the tires have been rotated every |
| place? | | | | 7,500 miles. This car is offered for sale at $1,200 more |
| A Tale Of Two Cadillac's | | | | than the "auction house" car. |
| Let's first consider the journey of a particular 2008 | | | | The History Is No Mystery |
| Cadillac DTS. White with a tan leather interior and | | | | Of these two cars, which represents the better buy, |
| 22,000 miles, this car was purchased at a dealership in | | | | and the wisest use of your money? Is it the car with |
| Florida by a car rental company and immediately | | | | the lowest "auction house" price? Likely, it's not... most |
| placed into fleet rental service. Rented in the | | | | folks say they would rather spend a few dollars more, |
| Southeastern US 37 times to 37 different people with | | | | and know the history of the car they buy. |
| various driving habits and quirks, the DeVille has had a | | | | Unfortunately, all too many used car buyers fall for the |
| few minor dings and scratches, but no major | | | | allure of "auction house" pricing, with little or no |
| accidents. | | | | substance to back up the promises. We know, |
| Sent to an auction by the rental company, the DTS | | | | because many of those "auction house" cars wind up |
| was purchased by your local "auction house" dealer | | | | in our service department, with their disappointed |
| and placed on their front line. They really don't know | | | | owners looking for relief. You can avoid this common |
| much about the car or its history, other than the name | | | | mistake. |
| of auction they bought it from. They are advertising it | | | | At your local Cadillac dealer, you won't find an |
| at a "direct to you" auction price. | | | | assortment of "auction house" cars they know nothing |
| The second car is on the lot at your local Cadillac | | | | about. What you will find are real cars with real stories, |
| dealer. It's also a 2008 Cadillac DTS with 22,000 miles, | | | | usually one local owner who bought and serviced his |
| white with a blue interior and a blue cloth top, Vogue | | | | vehicle at the dealership. |
| Touring Tires, and a blue pinstripe. The car was leased | | | | If you are the kind of used car buyer who wants to |
| from your local dealer 23 months ago by Mr. A. Jones | | | | know where a car has been before it makes it to |
| (his fifth Cadillac in a row). On the day he turned the | | | | your driveway, visit your local Cadillac dealer... they |
| car in, Mr. Jones picked up Cadillac number six. | | | | have a car for you. |
| Mr. Jones has had all of his maintenance and service | | | | |