Although there is nothing like it, it’s not just about enjoying that new car smell. There are some sound reasons for choosing to buy a new car rather than buying a used one.
1. Warranty. Most new cars come with at least a three-year or 36,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage and there’s usually a powertrain warranty stretching out five years or longer from the purchase date. You’ll still need to keep up with oil changes and tire rotations, but those are included with a lot of new car purchases anyway. You will also get to choose if you want to buy an extended auto warranty if you believe you will be keeping the vehicle for a longer period.
2. Choice. When you buy new you can get the exact color, trim, and equipment you want. There’s no need to compromise, which is what you usually have to do when buying a used car.
3. Condition. The new car is as clean inside and out as it ever will be. You’re not sitting among the remains of someone else’s takeout and there’s not a single scratch or chip anywhere.
4. Technology. New cars may offer Bluetooth for hands-free calling along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. If syncing your phone with your car is important, you need a newer vehicle.
5. Safer. Newer cars meet tougher crash test standards and get more safety technology. Stability control is standard, rearview cameras are on almost all new vehicles, and features like blind-spot detection and lane departure warning are popular choices.
6. Improved fuel efficiency. Manufacturers are squeezing more and more power from every gallon of gas and new engines get better gas mileage.