For second-hand items, I believe most people's idea is that the newer the better. On many second-hand item trading platforms, many "99 new" things are more popular. In terms of used cars, many people also believe that the newer the better, and it is not advisable to buy a used car that is about a year old immediately. But is buying a used car with a short age really cost-effective?
GHLauto's special consultant said, "Cars are consumables and will depreciate as soon as they land. The depreciation rate for a typical car in the first year is 15%, which means that a car worth 100000 yuan will only be worth 85000 yuan after one year, and with no purchase tax, this car can save around 20000 to 30000 yuan." At first glance, it seems pretty good. Is it really that simple?
How old is the best second-hand car to sell? Ultra practical knowledge of used cars
Firstly, let's understand how the price of second-hand cars is determined. Simply put, the value of a used car is equal to the current new car price minus the depreciation price of the car. Have you noticed that it is the current new car price of the car. A car that sold for 100000 yuan a year ago might be cheaper now? On the other hand, are car owners really willing to sell it so cheaply? After all, the car owner is also very wronged. The car lost 20000 to 30000 yuan after just one year of driving.
After discussing new cars, let's take a look at second-hand cars that are around 7-10 years old. At this point, the condition of a used car must not be very good. Cars are consumables, and even if you maintain them well, they will still wear and tear. In addition, the discount rate of a used car in the later years is relatively low, and the price difference between 10 and 15 years is not significant. Therefore, buying a used car with a longer age is not very meaningful.
So, the rest are second-hand cars that are 2-7 years old. Let's take a look together. Second hand cars that are around 2 to 3 years old have a significant price difference compared to new cars. The vehicles have already passed the break in period and are in a good use period. As long as the original car owner performs regular maintenance on time, there is basically no problem, but some testing is still necessary.
Second hand cars aged 4-7 years are naturally cheaper in price. Although these cars may not be as trendy in appearance and configuration, there are still some classic models and some cars that perform as well as new cars. However, GHLauto reminds everyone that regular inspections and maintenance are crucial for second-hand cars at this stage. Everyone should especially check when making a purchase.
GHLauto's authorized consultant said, "Currently, in the second-hand car market in Changsha, used cars under 5 years old account for about 80%. This proportion can be said to be quite large, which also indicates that used cars of this age are the most popular among consumers, with the highest transaction volume and the most cost-effective purchase
