For teen and first-time drivers, shopping for a new car can be an arduous process with a hefty price tag. Which is why Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships, we are committed to getting our Lima area communities in the driver seats of affordable, comfortable, and reliable models in our vast used car inventory! We encourage our first-time drivers to consider the pros of buying a used car whether that first-time driver is yourself or a family member.
Benefits of Shopping For a Used Car
- Better Overall Value: Sadly, depreciation is inevitable. A car is an investment, and when you buy brand new at higher prices and rates, that return on your investment will greatly diminish when it’s time to sell or trade-in that once new car. A used car may still depreciate, but the initial costs of the purchase will be lower so when it’s time to sell or trade-in your used car, that return on investment will have greater value.
- Greater Variety to Choose From: You may not be able to order a used car to your exact specifications, but when you peruse through our used inventory you have a wider range of makes, models, and years to choose from. Instead of leaving one dealer to another to shop different brand new makes and models, you can test drive a variety all in one used inventory lot!
- Lower Insurance Rates: Most first-time drivers are typically teenage drivers, which comes with the unfortunate burden of higher insurance rates for younger, newer drivers. Those rates may also increase with a brand new model, because if a new car requires repair after an accident, the labor and parts needed will probably come with higher costs that require wider coverage.
- High-End Trims, Low-End Costs: Buying “used” doesn’t mean you’re getting behind the wheel of a decades old jalopy. “Used” could very well mean a model that is only a few years old, which could mean it’s higher end trim will come at lower cost compared to buying a higher end trim of a new model. So there’s no need to pay more for incredible technology and convenience features!
Shop for Used Cars in the Lima
At Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships, we understand that car shopping for a new driver can be a daunting task. Although there is some peace of mind in knowing a brand new car has never had a history of accidents, a used car can very well give you the same clean bill of health, longevity, and experience as a new car without the prices and added costs. For more affordable shopping options, we always recommend browsing our used car specials!
If you’re a first-time driver looking for your first used car, then contact us and visit Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships!