The technology inside cars has changed so much over the past couple of decades that drivers need to take everything into account when buying a pre-owned car. A car may look like a good deal, but if some of the features are too old for a buyer's taste, that could become inconvenient as time goes by. Car buyers do need to pick their battles, so to speak, when looking for older pre-owned cars because certain features will be more important than others. It's still a good idea for a buyer to look at everything and be sure that nothing will be too uncomfortable to use.
Audio Setup
It wasn't long ago that cars came with cassette decks instead of CD players, and in-car MP3 players were not even on the horizon yet. For someone who might have cassettes stashed away, or who doesn't mind using a converter cassette, this should be no problem. But for people who prefer not to have cables hanging out of their dashboard or who want the latest tech, that cassette player might be a deal breaker, unless the buyer is willing to spend additional money on replacing the audio setup. For those unsure what to do, consider all other features; if the audio setup is the only one that's problematic, then it may be worth it to get the car and keep a converter cassette in the glove compartment.
Windows and Locks
Power windows and locks or traditional roll-down windows and manual locks? What about hybrid locks that have both power and manual options? Buyers need to be absolutely sure that they are OK with the types of locks on the doors. Locks that have a manual option, i.e., the person can unlock them by hand instead of relying only on a powered button, are best because you never want to rely solely on car power to be able to open the doors.
In-Car Storage
In-car storage changes with each model, but older cars might not have all the cup holders and cubby holes that buyers would expect to find nowadays. That might sound petty to some, but other drivers require storage, such as drivers who are on the road a lot for their jobs. Buyers should look at all of the storage by every seat to determine if it will work. While it is possible to buy extra car storage bins, that's not what every driver wants to do.
Pre-owned cars are less expensive and are great for those on a budget. Buyers just need to be aware of everything they are taking on when they buy a particular model. You can get more information at a dealer near you.
Share16 August 2019
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