
The price of new cars will depreciate quickly. On average, a new car will only be worth 54% of its original price after three years. Buying a lightly used car will let you get a great vehicle for a fraction of the price. In fact, you'll be able to get a better used vehicle for a certain price than if you bought new.
Since modern cars are so reliably, you won't have to worry about buying a car that is already a few years old. By using Carfax or AutoCheck, you'll be able to see the history of any vehicle you're considering purchasing. You'll get a full history on the number of owners, any accidents, or flood repairs performed.