With the economy in bad shape, it’s possible to get really great deals in new cars. However, used cars are still the better option for most people. New cars lose tremendous amount of value within the first year making used cars the economical choice.

Ask yourself, is a brand new car really worth it? A car usually retains the same body style for 4-5 years at a time. If you’re worried about staying current, people won’t be able to tell what year your car is anyways. Most cars, if you take care of them properly, can last well beyond 10 years and 100,000 miles.

If you’ve decided on an used car, great! There are few steps you should take to make the car buying as smooth and efficient as possible. It’ll also save you quite a few headaches.
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