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| Go with low mileage |
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Given the choice between two virtually identical dump with dissimilar mileage, (even if there's no mechanical or cosmetic difference), pick the lower mileage dump. Lower miles are a benefit if you resell, and provide more extended warranty eligibility at a better price |
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| Options increase selling prospects |
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With new dump, the difference between modestly- equipped and loaded can mean several thousand dollars. As vehicles age, this price gap narrows. Loaded used dump cost more, but deliver desirable options for much less than original cost. Well-optioned, deluxe models are easier to resell than base models of the same vehicle. |
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| Hang out with the popular crowd |
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If you plan to resell, consider popularity factors. Well-equipped, high-demand dumps in popular colors are always the easiest to resell. |
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| Learn about the previous owner |
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Find out the number of previous owners. Ideally, a 2 year-old-dump should have one owner, and a five-year-old dump shouldn't have more than two owners. More owners may be a warning sign. Beware of missing or inconsistent service records. |
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| Know the difference between age and depreciation |
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With late-model used vehicles, the previous owner has absorbed a big chunk of the vehicle's total depreciation. Try to buy before the depreciation curve levels off and while the dump is as new as possible. This generally falls in the two-to-four year old range, although it varies by make and model. Study prices versus vehicle age to determine that ideal window.
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| Investigate the lease and rental market |
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There are many excellent lease return dump on the market, especially dump driven by an individual for personal use, or in a company. Maintenance schedules are excellent on rental dump, but drivers do abuse them. |
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| Protect your investment |
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The remainder of the original manufacturer's warranty can usually be transferred. When shopping any warranty, check the fine print, watching for excessive deductibles. |
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| Get everything in writing |
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Especially price, terms, repairs, and/or trade-ins. This should be clearly written into the sales agreement. |
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| Know what you're buying |
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In general, you should stay away from dump with a negative history. Examples include: Dump from natural disaster locales, repaired insurance "totals" (most titles identify salvaged wrecks), excessive mileage dump (more than 15 thousand miles per year), dump whose manufacturer has retreated from the US. Market, dramatically modified dump and vehicles from bankruptcy or law enforcement seizures. |
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| Do your homework |
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Research everything about the vehicles you have in mind. Read up on current trade-in and market value, safety ratings, consumer and professional reviews, and the options, mileage adjustment and condition of the Dump. |
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