What do you think of certified pre-owned?
Administrator
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 13,943
Likes: 0
From: ɯooɹpǝq ɹnoʎ
Vehicle: ǝdnoɔ sısǝuǝƃ
are there pictures that aren't showing up?
How much are you expecting to get for your '98 Tib?
What's the mileage, condition, features, price of the Tib?
Do you like the '08 Tib GT?
Super Moderator
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,304
Likes: 0
From: ABQ, NM
Vehicle: 2001 hyundai tiburon
certified pre-owned are good in my opinion and usually come with a decent warranty.. what are your questions?
from what i know, certified pre-owned always have a more scrutinized inspection, whereas other used vehicles have a more 'overview' inspection.
from what i know, certified pre-owned always have a more scrutinized inspection, whereas other used vehicles have a more 'overview' inspection.
Administrator
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 13,943
Likes: 0
From: ɯooɹpǝq ɹnoʎ
Vehicle: ǝdnoɔ sısǝuǝƃ
As long as you buy from a decent reputable dealership, you shouldn't have a problem. Well respected dealerships take trade-ins all the time. Those that are up to par can be resold "certified" on the lot. Those that are iffy or a risky investment will probably go to a small "cash" or self-financing lot on the corner/back alley.
If you're buying pre-owned from a dealership that would probably put the '98 Tib on their lot, you might want to inspect the Tib a little more closely.
Buying a low mileage used car is great. Depreciation has hit it hard already and you may get a decent warranty out of it still. Sticking with Hyundai is a good option, since you have insight into aftermarket parts and may know the car better for your own maintenance and repair. Also, the risk is fairly low. Unless it's been totalled and completely rebuilt, not too much damage could have been done in 2 years (maybe, maybe not).
Ask for a CarFax. Ask if the previous seller had any maintenance documentation, and if the dealership requested anything. Ask if they're able to provide it. A dealership may be willing to provide a little extra cash if you can provide good maintenance records.
If you're buying pre-owned from a dealership that would probably put the '98 Tib on their lot, you might want to inspect the Tib a little more closely.
Buying a low mileage used car is great. Depreciation has hit it hard already and you may get a decent warranty out of it still. Sticking with Hyundai is a good option, since you have insight into aftermarket parts and may know the car better for your own maintenance and repair. Also, the risk is fairly low. Unless it's been totalled and completely rebuilt, not too much damage could have been done in 2 years (maybe, maybe not).
Ask for a CarFax. Ask if the previous seller had any maintenance documentation, and if the dealership requested anything. Ask if they're able to provide it. A dealership may be willing to provide a little extra cash if you can provide good maintenance records.
