Why Buy Used?
Reasons to Buy a Used at Stanley Ford Gilmer
Finding your next model can be difficult, especially when you’re not sure what you want. One of the first decisions that you’ll have to make is whether or not you want a brand-new or a used model. If you’re leaning towards maximizing your savings with a used vehicle, you’ll want to make sure that you browse the expansive lot at Stanley Ford Gilmer. When you’re near Tyler, Gilmer, or Longview, it’s only a short drive away.Our Used Lot
When you’re looking for a model that’s truly affordable, you’ll want to make your way to Stanley Ford Gilmer. While our dealership primarily sells brand-new Ford models, you’ll find that our used selection contains a wide selection of makes and models, so you’ll have a hefty number of choices. If we don’t have your dream car in stock, you’ll want to keep an eye on our lot throughout the year, as we’re constantly adding models into the mix. When you’ve found the vehicle that you truly love, you can easily move ahead with the financing process by contacting our financing department. Once you pre-qualify, you’ll be able to quickly move toward securing the auto loan that suits your lifestyle, so that you can easily afford your monthly payment. You’ll also find plenty of online tools at our dealership, like our online payment calculator, which can help give you an idea of what your monthly car note might look like.Exciting Benefits
Buying a used model is often a financially sound choice, but there are a lot of extra benefits that you might not have considered when looking into your model. You’re going to want to make sure that you focus on your:- Down Payment: If you’re looking to lower your down payment, you’re going to want to consider trading your current model in. This can drastically reduce your car payment, which should already be incredibly low.
- Insurance Rates: If you’re paying high insurance rates, you might be able to lower them by switching to a used model, since they fetch better rates on the market. This can be another boost to your monthly savings.
- Depreciation: You can plan on keeping more of your value over time with a used model, as they’ve already experienced depreciation in the past. If you decide to trade it in later, you can recoup a lot of the money you originally spent.
The Research
When you’ve found a model that you truly love, you’ll want to make sure that you research it. Since you’ll presumably have this vehicle for a long time, you’ll want to make sure that it embodies everything you’re looking for in your next model.- Test Driving Your Model: Often, the most valuable review that you’ll have to work with is your own. If you genuinely love the model you’re driving, you’ll want to take that into consideration.
- Critical Reviews: It’s important to keep in mind that critical reviews are often inherently negative regardless of the model. If you’re looking for a deep dive into a vehicle, you’ll want to start here.
- Consumer Reviews: You’ll also want to see what other drivers thought about their own model, as they’ll be incredibly familiar with it.
At Stanley Ford Gilmer, you can expect our financing department to make the financing process simple, as you can even get pre-approved before your visit.
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