| With the economy changing as much as it is, one has | | | | Many used cars are also cheaper to maintain. The |
| to wonder if a new car is really worth it. Is it worth | | | | parts in cars are getting more and more expensive. If |
| spending that extra money when you could get a | | | | you buy a used car, you have a greater chance of |
| used car that is in good shape? When people buy a | | | | getting a car that has replacement parts for a much |
| used car, the sticker price is not the only thing they | | | | better price. |
| save on. There are many ways you can save when | | | | In addition, many people pay off a used car faster than |
| you buy a used car. | | | | they pay off a new car. Because of that, they are |
| First, you can save on gas. Many people think the new | | | | able to get rid of their car payment and then really feel |
| cars offer all the gas savings, but that is actually not | | | | the difference in their bank accounts. Most people take |
| true. You could get a new hybrid and save on gas, but | | | | out a five year loan with a new car, but when it |
| studies have shown it can take you between five and | | | | comes to a used car, many people only finance for |
| ten years of owning a hybrid to actually get ahead in | | | | three years. That means less interest and less time |
| the cost department. That is because of the sticker | | | | paying on the loan. You can save quite a bit of money |
| price of a hybrid. | | | | this way, and you are likely to really benefit from this |
| There are many cars that were made in 1990s to the | | | | savings. |
| early 2000s that get excellent gas mileage. Consider a | | | | Used cars offer a great deal of saving. Of course, you |
| Corolla, or a Mazda Tribute. They are both affordable | | | | are going to save money on the cost of the vehicle, |
| and will save you a great deal of money on gas. | | | | but then the savings will continue. If you are looking for |
| When you are able to get an affordable vehicle that | | | | a long term savings, consider a used car. |
| also offers a great savings on gas, you will save quite | | | | Add up how much your savings can be with a used |
| a bit of money in the long run. | | | | car and you will probably be shocked. Think about gas, |
| Also, you will save money on insurance. When you | | | | insurance, parts, and repayment. When you look at all |
| buy a new car, your insurance company is going to | | | | of those factors, it only makes sense to buy a used |
| give you an expensive policy. The cheaper the car, the | | | | car. With the way that the economy is, it is in your |
| less you pay for the insurance. That means people | | | | best interest to purchase something that will cost you |
| who are driving around in used cars are going to get | | | | less money instead of more money. |
| some great deals. | | | | |