Finding a used car is not difficult. Finding a great used car that is right for your needs and your budget… well, that can be a bit more challenging. Especially when you’re searching for luxury used cars for sale. Here are a few ways to make it easier. But why stop at “easier”? Let’s go for super simple.
Steps To Find A Pre-Owned Vehicle
1. Set a budget before you start car shopping. When you’re at a dealership, it’s easy to be tempted to overspend – even when you’re not dealing with high-pressure sales tactics. A good general rule: your monthly payment should not exceed 20 percent of your take-home pay. If you have heavier financial obligations, spend less. Get a firm dollar figure, and stick with it. Also factor in insurance, registration, inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
2. Price Shop. Let your fingers do the walking, as they used to say. Use online resources (e.g. dealer resources, CarMax, etc.) to compare pricing on different vehicles. It’s helpful to have a few different makes and models in mind when you start to help you narrow down your search.
3. Look for pre-owned vehicles in West Palm Beach. Edmunds is a great resource to use here. You can find dealers and learn average prices customers paid for the vehicles in which you are interested. This gives you an idea of what to expect when you do visit the dealership. Palm Beach Auto Sales Outlet has an extensive inventory of domestic and luxury vehicles with favorable pricing, so you can be sure to find the right fit for you.
4. Contact the seller. You could visit the dealership, but consider giving them a call first to find out if the car(s) you’re interested in are still in stock. You can also ask a few preliminary questions (e.g. actual MPG, history of the car, how many owners, etc.) and set up a test drive.
5. Take a Test Drive. This is your chance to test out the vehicle and look, listen, smell, and feel for any warning signs that could spell trouble down the road.
6. Get a second opinion. If you’re less than mechanically inclined, get the car inspected by an expert. Reputable dealers won’t mind – they know their vehicles are solid.
7. Negotiate a deal and pre-owned vehicle financing. This is hard for many people; they hate “dickering.” Most salespeople do too! Choosing a no-pressure dealer is important. When you arrive at this point, name a figure below your budget price and work from there. Easy in-house financing can help make that new-to-you car possible.
Questions? Call, stop in to the Palm Beach Auto Sales Outlet or view our Luxury Pre-Owned Vehicles. We’re happy to help.
