We've explored some of the reasons to buy used as opposed to brand new. Money seems to be the mitigating factor for most people, there is also the case of a particular car that may no longer be manufactured. For arguments sake let's imagine that you are driving a 2002 Buick LeSabre that you love and for some unseen reason the Buick is totaled. How are you going to replace a 2002 Buick LeSabre when it is no longer manufactured? The answer is simple, you are going to have to start the used car search. Not only are you able to replace your beloved LeSabre but you also have the oppurutunity to save money on that purchase by not paying for a brand new one.
Another example would be waiting lists. When gas was averaging over $4.00 a gallon in Utah the Toyota Prius had a six month waiting list. Savy used car dealerships purchased every Prius that went across the auction block to stock their lots with. In this case you saved money over buying brand new, avoided paying premium prices for a limited vehicle, and you didn't have to wait to start saving on your gas bill.
Finally you can always cater your used vehilce to meet your needs. Smart dealerships with resources will be able to help you install features that you want in your new vehicle that it may not be equipped with. That DVD player that would make long trips with kids so much more bearable can easily be installed at a small cost. Do you want leather seats and it is not equipped with them? Ask your dealer how much it would cost to have them added, now you have brand new leather that has never been used before. Does the vehicle not have a MP3 input? I bet they can add that too. This is just a short list of the many features that a capable dealership can offer to have installed in your vehicle for you.
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