Purchasing a certified used vehicle?

Question

I am looking to purchase a used vehicle and am thinking of purchasing certified used. I have thought of going with a BMW and have found several with low miles that I think are for a good price. Many of my friends tell me that they are good cars but expensive to repair. Would I be better off purchasing say a Ford or other make because parts would be less expensive? Which would give me the best service overall. I drive less than 20,000 a year and have had my current car for 10 years, so I like to keep a vehicle and to not have to drive the latest and greatest. Thanks for your time in answering this question.

Answer 1

Toyota, I'm sorry but they are the best. Get one that is certified. You won't go wrong. (30 yrs car business)

Answer 2

There are a lot of factors to consider when buying a car, so it really depends on what you're looking for. Repair & maintenance costs are just one such factor.

It's true that BMWs are more expensive to fix than Fords (or any other non-import, non-luxury brand), but a big part of BMWs appeal is their "exclusivity". They cost more to buy, more to maintain, and more to repair. You can get a 3-year old used BMW 3-series for around the same price as a fully loaded brand new domestic (or some import's) sedan, but there is no doubt that most people will assume whoever's driving the 3-year old BMW is more affluent. Some people think it's worth it, some don't.

From a strictly financial point of view, buying a BMW isn't really cost effective. Feature-for-feature, you will save a lot of money by going with any non-luxury brand (import or domestic).

Answer 3

The BMW is definitely an eye catcher. But, like your friend said, repairs are expensive. Are you worried about looks or reliability? The Ford Taurus is a very dependable car. And you can find 07 Taurus on any Ford lot. Most of them with less than 12,000 miles. Make sure the dealership is a certified pre-owned dealership. Not all are.

The Taurus is very reliable and from what I have heard, very fuel effecient. I've heard up to 30 mpg.

But, the Taurus does have the "grandma" label attached to it. But, maybe they know something we don't.

Answer 4

Check out your local Honda dealer. The Accord EX-L either 4 or 6 Cyl is a great luxury type vehicle with a great Certified Warranty. Not terribly expensive to buy and relatively inexpensive to maintain and service.

As the Car & Driver and Motor Trend Award winners for best overall vehicle coupled with the high resale value and it works out to a great investment.

The 2003-2007 were all the same body style and come with loads of extras like heated leather seats, 6 disc CD Changer, and XM Radio to name a few.

The Coupe is a great "image car" and the sedan is more practicle but still has great lines.

Check them out and tell me what you think.

Answer 5

BMW is the most expensive but the newest models have improved thier quality so much that it is worth buying used. Make sure you get a used vehicle warrenty from the dealer. If you notice, they hold thier value the best. If you want a less expensive used vehicle with outstanding reliability, go Honda/Acura. Honda uses a factory synthetic oil which improves engine life but I went a step further by using Royal Purple synthetic oil. Either of the two choices, I promise you cant go wrong.

Answer 6

an approved used vehicle has been thoroughly inspected by utilising a dealership mechanic and located to be difficulty unfastened. The inspection consists of engine, electric powered, transmission, physique, physique and a attempt force to insure that each and every little thing in and on the vehicle is beneficial and complication unfastened. reckoning on the 300 and sixty 5 days of the vehicle and the dealership they could furnish a guaranty on the vehicle additionally.