Don’t Think You’ll ‘Feel It’ in a Used Car? Think Again!

When it comes to car shopping lots of people think their only choice is to get a new car. They

want the ‘new car smell; they want the assurance that they were the first person to own the car,

with no chance of a previous owner somehow causing damage to it. While there’s something

to be said for that new car experience, you can still get it with a used car at a reduced price.

That may sound contradictory but it’s true, especially if one buys a Certified Pre-Owned car.

Certified Pre-Owned cars go through exhaustive checks to ensure they are compliant with the

manufacturers’ standards for comfort, performance and safety. So definitely think about buying a

late model Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. Usually you can get CARFAX reports for these cars so

you’ll be up-to-date on the vehicle’s history. What’s more, many Certified Pre-Owned cars come

with warranties and attractive financing options. What’s not to like?

Let’s take a look at some of the most popular Certified Pre-Owned cars so you can compare the

value of these offers versus a brand new car:

Honda Accord

150 point inspection

Parts and systems reconditioned or replaced with genuine Honda parts

Limited warranty covers engine and transmission components for up to 7 years/100,000

miles

Toyota Camry

160 to 174 point (hybrids) inspection

12-month/12,000-mile Limited Comprehensive Warranty and a 7-year/100,000-mile

Limited Powertrain Warranty

One year of roadside assistance

Lexus RX

These pre-owned cars are hand selected. They cannot be older than six years old nor have

more than 70,000 miles on them. Any exceptions are rejected.

Completely reconditioned to Lexus standards.

Purchasers enjoy a 3 year/100,000 total vehicle miles warranty

Attractive financing which is the same as for a new car

Cadillac SRX

All pre-owned Cadillacs get a full 6 year/70,000 mile (whichever comes first) warranty,

with the certified part of the warranty a 2 year, 20,000 mile (whichever comes first)

extension of the main warranty.

172 point vehicle inspection

24 hour roadside assistance

Available premium care maintenance

Some people aren’t sure if owning a Certified Pre-Owned car is worth it. They say that they

aren’t convinced the additional savings of a thousand or more dollars to the price of a used car is

cost-effective for them. Definitely take a look at some Certified Pre-Owned cars using our tool

and check their CARFAX reports. Then ask yourself these questions:

1. How comprehensive is the inspection performed by the manufacturers’ techs?

2. Is the asking price significantly lower than the cost of buying a new car?

3. What’s the best financing I can get for this car?

That last question will likely vary by dealer but be sure to check with your bank or credit union

as they will have additional options for you.

If you are looking for a used car it’s a good idea to consider a certified pre-owned vehicle.

Colorado Drives makes it easy to find pre-owned and certified pre-owned vehicles in the Denver

area. Simply use our handy search tool and set the parameters to Denver, then to the model of

car you want. The results will list all of the pre-owned vehicles that fit your requirements. Sort,

compare and review these results and send dealers a message on any that interest you. They’ll

reply fast and make your car search is as effortless as possible.