Have you noticed that cars are selling these days? There seem to be lots of cars with new license plates; that’s one indicator of a new car sold. A friend told me that the average car on the road is now 13 years old. That is a good reason why people are beginning to shop and buy, because the cars are not in good condition anymore.
Think about it, if the average car has 13 years of life on it, the owners got good value for their money. Will you hold your next car that long or longer? All the more reason to buy carefully, research your purchase and the dealership well, and pick the person who will be selling you the vehicle with care.
Take Fuller Honda, for example, and consider that they’ve been in business for more than 60 years. They are community leaders in the South Bay, in Chula Vista, CA. They are involved in many charities and causes. And they are 21 acres of a full service car dealership, including service departments (3 of them) a body shop and even a car rental company. So, if you need something, anything, related to a car, Fuller Honda should have it.
Let’s talk about resale value for just a minute. That means the price you can expect when you sell your vehicle. The Honda Fit 2011, seen below, is ranked #2 of the highest resale values according to a poll by CNBC.com and the 2011 Honda Accord is ranked #4. Here are the stats: Category: Mid-Size Car MSRP: $23,530 Projected Resale Value after 5 years: $7,745.20 Retained Value: 37.4%
Why it’s Popular: Sporty yet sensible, the Honda Accord sedan and coupe rate 4.5 out of 5 stars for style.
With so many autos for sale, you need to consider resale value when you purchase in order to make the best buying decisions.
