Five Smart Reasons to Buy a Used Toyota Car

For some, buying a used Toyota car, truck or SUV can be a stressful decision. Just the thought of spending thousands on an essential item that doesn’t live up to your standards will make anyone rush to pay the full price of a new car, but it’s important to know that times are different – with Certified Pre-Owned programs, higher manufacturing standards and vehicle history reports, buying a used car isn’t just a cost-effective decision – it’s a smart one! Read below for five smart reasons to consider buying a used Toyota SUV, car or truck.

1. Toyota Certified Pre-Owned Program

The top reason to consider buying a used Toyota is the availability of Toyota’s Certified Pre-Owned program. Any CPO program is a great way to get a near-new car for less and a plethora of perks that you would get with a new car, like warranties, detailed inspection, roadside assistance and more. Toyota’s CPO program includes vehicles no older than 6 model years, under 85,000 miles, 160 point inspection, Powertrain 7 Years/100,000 miles (whichever comes first) warranty and 24-hour roadside assistance.

2. Vehicle History Reports Save the Day

Despite the craftiness of some car sellers, we don’t have to worry nearly as much about purchasing a “lemon” in the modern world. Major vehicle report providers like Autocheck and CarFax can help you get a deep history on used cars you’re interested in buying such as:

• Accident and repair history
• Number of previous owners
• Previous registration statuses
• Mileage validation

Many used car sellers will provide this for you, but if not, it’s important to get an Autocheck or Carfax vehicle history report so you have all the information you need to weigh the pros and cons and know what you’re buying.

3. Today’s Cars are More Reliable

Lucky for us, auto manufacturing standards have continually improved for years with no sign of slowing down. It’s not uncommon for vehicles today to go 100,000 miles without needing a major repair. Also, today’s cars can perform better and longer between maintenance visits which mean less servicing costs over the life of the vehicle for you! Toyota is especially known to produce reliable vehicles with excellent resale value, so you can have even more peace of mind with a pre-owned Toyota car purchase.

4. Save Money

We know that a used car costs less than a new car up front, but a ton of factors determine the long-term costs of a car. Fortunately, even when accounting for depreciation rates, Americans are saving an average of $14,000 on a used 3-year-old vehicle. Don’t forget the car insurance savings you get because your rates are determined by the cost of your car – enjoy those lower monthly premiums!

(Remember: it’s important to remember that cars don’t depreciate at the same rates, so it’s important to do specific model research before buying. Where one model may save you $14,000 when purchased used, another model will be better off purchased as new.) 

5. More Options

There are simply more used cars on the market than new, giving you more options on which vehicle to get. Whether you want a blue sedan, a red SUV or a white truck, browsing the used car, truck and SUV market makes it much easier to find the style and specs you want. You may even find the like-new vehicle of your dreams at an affordable price!

The Takeaway

As long as you research, weigh the costs and benefits and do your due diligence in vehicle maintenance, buying a used Toyota vehicle can be one of the savviest decisions you’ve ever made. With certified pre-owned programs, stringent production standards and vehicle history reports on our side, having a like-new vehicle doesn’t have to come at a brand new price!

Check out Used Toyota Cars, Trucks and SUVs at Milton Martin Toyota

At Milton Martin Toyota, you can have everything that makes the Toyota brand special at a lower price by browsing our used inventory. Look for the “Show Me The CarFax” icon on all of our vehicles to see a full history report and the “Show Me The CarFax 1Owner” icon to easily find vehicles with only one previous owner. If you’re still not quite sold on buying a used car, that’s okay – we have a quality selection of new Toyota inventory available. No matter what you decide, you can get a head-start on financing by filling out our simple online pre-approval form before heading to our premier Toyota dealership in Gainesville, GA.