Question for the hive mind: what do you all think about certified preowned cars versus new?
New Car Thread
- Thread starter Shane Karmann
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My last two were new, but it's a different market now.
As long as it's not too old and has low mileage, letting someone else eat the depreciation is a wise financial move.
jeffislovenlife
Java the Hutt
If you decide to go pre-owned make sure you take it to your mechanic unless you're a mechanic yourself have it checked out best advice I can offer
BarnBuster
anṓnumos
The Truth About Certified Pre-Owned Cars - Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports exposes the truth about certified pre-owned cars, based on survey findings, and reveals how CPO car reliability compares to new and used cars.
CPO programs are not created equal. Like LG, better that somebody else takes that big initial price hit. Start with the car manufactures with the "best" program, then look for the type of veh. you want. Do your due diligence (BBB, social media reviews, state board that regulates dealership licensing, etc.) on the manufacturer program as well as dealership. Vehicle might pass all CPO "requirements" but why did previous owner trade with only 6000 miles on the car? That being said, I always bought new FWIW but I drove a demo for a lot of years as well and got good cost+ deals.
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How would that work? 2 day test drive? What dealer would permit that? Only dealers within 25 miles are ford and chevy, we have to go 25 miles for any imports. The dealer warranties the preowned car, that's the point as opposed to a rando deal on Craigs List.
jeffislovenlife
Java the Hutt
Yeah me and the wife he got sucked into one of them warranty deals as long as you keep the consumables changed at the dealership and do the oil change there it has a lifetime warranty it can be a good deal but if you live on the fixed income like I do it can be a real pain
jeffislovenlife
Java the Hutt
Oh yeah and I forget that people don't always live so close to a mechanic shop
I once got run over by a Toyota.
Oh what a feeling.
Oh what a feeling.
DarkWeb
Probably My Fault
I was able to use it to my advantage while negotiating. A used car is a used car but if it's certified pre-owned....well they certified it. I noticed the tires where most likely from a used tire place. I was told they were stock. The manufacturer date was years older than the jeep and were not of the right size or brand to be stock.
Go over everything with a close eye. I got a bunch of money off.
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Buying a brand new 2026 Passport Trailsport edition on Monday. So many twists and turns to get here!
DMChiz
Nauseously Optimistic
Great choice! Even as a Subaru driver, that’s a good decision.
Getting a fun colour?
Not the Orange!!
I'd go with the blue
Might blend into the house too much!
They no longer have Sonic Gray Pearl. Boo! That's the colour of my civic.
tvanmunhen
Stoner
tvanmunhen
Stoner
Congrats! I like the look of it. I would go with green.
