BEST AFFORDABLE USED CARS OF 2015

What makes a car affordable is more than just the price you pay at the dealership. When you buy a car – whether it’s new or used – you want to consider more than just the price. We all know that cars lose value as soon as they’re driven off the lot, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be valuable when you’re ready to upgrade again in five or ten years. The more you know about used car shopping in and around Berlin, Gorham, Jefferson, Milan, Stoneham, Newry and surrounding areas, the better prepared you’ll be to choose a used car that’s perfect for you.

Resale Value

The resale value of a car is how much you could get for your used car should you choose to trade it in. Some cars hold their value better over the years than others. So, when you’re choosing your used car, be sure to consider not only the price you’ll be paying for it, but also how it will hold its value through the years.

Honda Civic

When it comes to affordability, the Honda Civic is always a safe bet. The Honda Civic consistently ranks highest in resale value, affordability, and dependability among cars in its class. The Honda Civic is an affordable sedan that will last a very long time with very little maintenance necessary and still have great value when you decide to move on. Not only is the maintenance cost of a Civic low, but it also gets great gas mileage. So, you’ll save money at the dealer, the shop, and the pump.

Kia Soul

If you’re in the market for something that provides a bit more storage space than the Honda Civic, a used Kia Soul is a great choice. The Kia Soul has plenty of room to seat five and comes standard with some great technology features that you’ll have to pay extra for in most other vehicles, including Bluetooth wireless technology and steering wheel-mounted controls. In addition, the 2015 used Kia Soul has been chosen as a “Top Safety Pick” of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Toyota Prius

The Prius is definitely the most popular hybrid car on the road today. When the Prius first debuted, there were concerns about how long the batteries would last or how much they would cost to repair or replace, but those concerns have long since been put to rest, and the Prius is a great pick for an affordable vehicle. The fact that the Prius is a hybrid will allow you to save a lot of money at the gas pump, especially. The Prius is also deceiving because from the outside, it appears to be a car on the smaller side, but the interior cabin of the Prius is roomy and expansive.

When you set out to buy your next used car, be sure to consider more than just the price you pay that day. Affordability means better gas mileage, lower maintenance costs, and better resale value in addition to just the sticker price. The cars mentioned above are the best of the best when considering all of those factors.

As you shop for a used Kia Soul or another great used car in Berlin, Gorham, Jefferson, Milan, Stoneham, Newry or a surrounding area of New England, be sure to do your research first, and ask your knowledgeable car salesperson any questions you have about the car’s value, dependability and longevity.