Cars nowadays are no longer luxuries, but necessities. Despite the increase in fuel costs, getting your own car is still a more preferred option for most people. Aside from the convenience that private cars provide, you are also assured of your safety since you are not exposed to conspicuous people or unsafe places such as the subway or train stations.

So, getting a car is beyond arguments already; however, deciding on a brand new one or a used-car can be quite taxing. There are some people who decide on getting brand new cars without any hesitation. There are also others who can afford to get a brand new car but still decide on getting a used car. So, what is it with used cars? What benefits can you get from getting a used car?

Price. If you want to save on money, any difference in amount between a brand new car and a used car is significant. Undeniably, getting a brand new car is more costly than getting a used car. In fact, the difference in the amount is largely significant since brand new cars have been increasing over time. In addition, there are a lot of great used cars that you can get for a bargain.

Depreciation. With used cars, there is certainly no fear of driving off with at least 30 % depreciation in the first few years of ownership. After all, used cars are already depreciated, and the depreciation is fairly taken off the market price.

Reliability. It is pretty ironic, but true. Used cars are actually more reliable today that these were yesterday. Aside from the fact that these cars are already tested in terms of performance and durability, older cars are made more durable than newer cars due to the type of materials that are used in the manufacture of older cars.

Negotiability. When you buy brand new cars, negotiations and bargains are big no-nos. Unlike used cars, if you are a good talker, you can even sweet talk the owner into giving you large discounts for a unit. Moreover, even the terms of payment can be negotiated and agreed upon by both parties quite easily.

Warranty. If you are lucky enough, you could stumble into used cars which are still under warranty from the manufacturer. When this happens, you are like getting a 'brand new' car with a used car's price. Moreover, all major repairs can still be charged against the warranty.

Flexibility. When you buy used cars, you choose based on your working budget. If you have decided on a specific make for your budget, you can actually get a better make or model if you can bargain for it. As such, used cars provide flexibility in decision making and provide a wider range of budget options.