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What do you look for when buying a pre-owned vehicle? Are you looking for a wide variety of choices? An older, but reliable model? Extensive warranties? There’s a lot to consider when looking to buy, especially when considering the benefits of buying used vs. certified pre-owned.
What’s the difference? Well, that’s why we at Norm Reeves Toyota San Diego put together this brief guide to help you decide what you want to take you around San Diego, Kearny Mesa, and Chula Vista, California. Let’s get started!
Interested in a used vehicle? They have a lot to offer you, including inventory and flexible financing. You also get to enjoy:
Regarding “mileage”, according to NerdWallet, “good mileage” usually means a used car has fewer miles per year than average. It notes that a typical car adds about 13,000 to 15,000 miles annually, so a six-year-old car with “good mileage” might have around 72,000 miles or fewer. It also says mileage is only one factor, since maintenance history, age, model, and driving conditions matter.*
What sets certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles apart is that they undergo extensive inspections to qualify for the program. CPO programs include additional warranties and guarantees, as we’ll explore below.
The CPO program thoroughly inspects its vehicles and performs any necessary repairs to ensure the cars are in the best possible condition. CPO inspections vary from program to program. The Toyota CPO program involves:
You have the assurance of quality from the thorough inspections CPO cars undergo.
CPO vehicles also receive extended warranty coverage, to you can drive with confidence. These vary from dealership to dealership, but the Toyota CPO program includes the following warranties:
Drive with the assurance that if you ever need help, we’ll be here to get everything back in working order!
Used means the vehicle is pre-owned and sold as-is, with the information available. Certified pre-owned means it meets program standards, passes a detailed inspection, and comes with added warranty coverage tied to that program.
It makes sense when you want the widest range of choices by model year and price, or when you want to keep your budget tighter and feel comfortable evaluating condition and history.
It makes sense when you want extra reassurance through inspection requirements and warranty coverage, and you prefer a vehicle that fits the age and mileage limits set by the program.
When we break down the benefits of used vs. certified pre-owned, it comes down to what you need. Are you looking for the wide variety you can expect from a used model? The extra warranty of a CPO vehicle? Contact us at Norm Reeves Toyota San Diego, serving San Diego, Kearny Mesa, and Chula Vista, CA, to gather more insight and make an informed decision.
*Source: NerdWallet
