Used Cars Drawing Higher Prices
Tampa - James Baker has just bought a 2008 Ford Focus. He said, used is the way to go, and it would not buy anything else.
"It's less expensive, especially if there is something else to do, as if something was done to her, I have to say," says Baker.
Sales of cars backed local used car, like Bill Currie Ford in Tampa.
"It 'been driven economy. People have avoided the increase in the price of a new car," said Bob Wilkinson, director of used car Bill Currie Ford.
"It's less expensive, especially if there is something else to do, as if something was done to her, I have to say," says Baker.
Sales of cars backed local used car, like Bill Currie Ford in Tampa.
"It 'been driven economy. People have avoided the increase in the price of a new car," said Bob Wilkinson, director of used car Bill Currie Ford.
According to consumer experts in automotive Edmunds.com, sales of cars are pretty well all over the country. Edmunds.com said that more people buy used cars instead of buying or leasing new ones.
"Yes, sales of used cars have increased. The reason is that the economy is down and people want to save money," says Edmunds.com Consumer Counseling Associates, Ron Montoya.
But Montoya warns of high demand can lead to high prices.
"This is definitely a sellers market, as traders want more cars, cars no longer used. Because there is a shortage of cars, which will give a little more expensive than it would have years and may be a back, "said Montoya.
Quantity and quality which are used car dealers want and need.
"It seems that we see the best car for business. People take better care of them and extend their lives," said Wilkinson.
Although the new car shock, and high gas prices are two reasons for pushing consumers toward smaller and older models, Edmunds.com says other things to consider.
"With a car, you can save money at first, but you know there's a little more mileage. You may have to keep a little more to it," Montoya said.
However, car buyers like James Baker convinced the deals on cars - and used car dealers are not complaints.
"If we can prove and do things as if it were new, and sell it as a people enjoy a great deal, so to speak," says Wilkinson.
You can also check the value of your car at Kelley Blue Book: http://www.kbb.com/