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There are plenty of good reasons to purchase a used vehicle. Lower insurance rates and costs to purchase are at the forefront. It may also mean you don’t need to take out a loan to purchase the vehicle which is a sound decision if you can go that route. Once you’ve decided to purchase a used vehicle, the next decision is what type of vehicle you want to buy. Hondas are some of the top used models on the market, and for good reason. Let’s take a look at why buying a used Honda is such a wonderful idea.
Honda is Recognized for Reliability
With any car purchase, you’re likely going to rely on it like it’s a member of the family. You take it to work every day, take the kids to school, drive to sporting events, or friend’s houses, go grocery shopping, and even go on vacation with it. You depend on your car, and you can rest assured that a used Honda will be there for you in crunch time. Each year, J.D. Power reviews and releases its top picks for the most dependable, highest performing, and safest vehicles, among other things.
Time and time again, Honda has won marks for its dependability in one category or another. When rating for dependability, J.D. Power takes reported repair needs for the last three years to help calculate its winners. For example, the 2013 Honda Fit won a dependability award in 2016 and the 2015 Honda Odyssey took home the crown in 2018. Year after year, used Hondas are finding their way on top of dependability ratings, so you can feel confident placing your trust in them.
Hondas Hold Their Value
Purchasing a used car comes with a challenge. There’s a delicate balancing act between spending too much for a vehicle that won’t last and not spending enough to receive a quality vehicle. Taking into account that most cars depreciate by up to 40% in their first three years, you might wonder just what will happen to the value of the vehicle after you take it home. Of course, all cars lose value with time and mileage, but thanks to Honda’s recognition as a dependable vehicle, they’re holding their value better than ever before.
Finding the Right Used Honda
When shopping for a used Honda, look at previous year’s models to see which you like best. Make sure you compare year to year and see where certain features you want become available. This will help you narrow your search and find the right Honda model and trim level for you. Like always, try not to get sucked into the excitement of a test drive and keep an open mind about how the used car is performing.
Shopping for a new car, whether it be new or used, can be stressful. A lot is riding on your shoulders to find a vehicle that’s dependable and priced appropriately. Check out our online inventory of used Honda models and let us help get behind the wheel of a quality used car.
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