Is A Certified Preowned Vehicle Worth The Additional Cost?

Various types of consumers are considering buying certified pre-owned vehicles offered by dealers through auto makers’ remarketing programs.

It helps dealers to know who those types of shoppers are, says Rick Wainschel, AutoTrader’s vice president-automotive insights.

Better yet, it helps to know which other groups might be tempted to buy cars through CPO programs in which off-lease vehicles are inspected, reconditioned as needed and sold with warranties at prices that are higher than those of conventional used cars.

 

vdiv - 7/30/2012 6:34:07 PM

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I'd say no, leasing is my preferred option. After three years you get a choice to keep or give it up and start anew.

Holydude - 8/1/2012 10:55:30 AM

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Spend a hundred dollars or thereabouts to get a complete and detailed inspection by a trusted shop before the purchase, it's probably much cheaper than the premium you pay for CPO vehicles. (That's what I've been doing)