Used Cars for Sale vs. New Cars – Should You Take the Pre-Owned Plunge?

There are thousands of brand-new cars for sale on the South African market but the price of admission is dear. A new vehicle might have that out-of-the-box freshness and appeal about it but it loses an alarming chunk of its value the moment you drive it off the showroom floor. If you can barely afford it and you financed it over 72 months with a residual, you might find that you have to drive it for many years before you will ever be able to sell it for what you owe. Worse, if you cannot settle the balloon payment in one go, you have to give the car back – or refinance the outstanding amount.

The Pre-Owned Advantage

That is why so many people shop amongst the myriad of used cars for sale from reputable dealers instead. By the time you come around buying such a car, the worst deprecation has already happened and it is losing its value far more slowly than it did when it was new. This already saves you a lot of money. If you were in the market for a brand-new base-model city hatchback, you will find that one of these cars are typically for sale for half the price if you rather buy it used. With all the money you save, you can simply add an affordable extended mechanical warranty and you end up with cover that gives you the peace of mind akin to a new car.

The other interesting alternative is to stick to that original price point of a new car – and buy a far more upmarket, larger, more powerful, and more luxurious model from amongst the used cars available for sale instead. Yes, you might have to go for an older model with higher mileage, but we can offer you the peace of mind you are looking for, even on older models. Add Credit Life, retrenchment cover, roadside assistance, and an extended mechanical warranty to the finance amount and you don’t have to worry about a thing.

The Atterbury Motors Difference

Have a look at the huge range of used cars for sale on Atterbury Motors’ showroom floor in Wonderboom South, Pretoria and pick your favourite model, knowing that you benefit from our years of experience in the business and the assurance of an AA Dekra Roadworthy certificate. Have your financed arranged on the spot and opt for the value-adding features that will put your mind at ease. Talk to us about your next set of wheels.