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Finding the perfect used car for sale may take some time but you'll save thousands!  With the price of new cars constantly going up, you may find it more cost effective and just as rewarding to get a low mileage pre-owned vehicle. 
Today, most manufacturers offer pre-owned vehicle programs that include bumper-to-bumper warranties and the piece of mind that comes with an established dealership. Imagine buying a $25,000 new vehicle to find out that after owning it for only 3 years it is now worth far less than $20,000, a loss of over $5,000.
In other words, you may spend a minimum of $5,000 over 3 years (not including gas, insurance and maintenance) just to have the smell which comes with new cars. In fact, most new automobiles lose over 40% of their value in the first 3 years.
Related Article How to inspect a used car for sale. Let's take a real world example. A brand new 2006 Chevrolet Impala has Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $20,990 USD. However, if you chose to buy a 2003 slightly used Chevrolet Impala it would cost about $13,000 USD (click here for more information.) The total savings to you would be almost $8,000 USD. That money saved could pay for a family vacation, some renovations on your house, or put aside for a rainy day. Listed below are some more benefits to buying a pre-owned car:
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