Why Purchasing a Used Chevy Truck is Better Than Purchasing New

To start, there are several reasons to purchase a used Chevy truck. Ultimately, it boils down to the value within the truck that you choose. If you’re going to be making a monthly payment of over $500 for a truck that you could be paying significantly less for if you purchased a slightly older model, would you? If you were going to save $200+ each month, would you purchase the 2014 model as opposed to the 2018 model? We’re going to provide you with some reasons as to why purchasing a used model has become the new “thing” in 2018.

The Price Tag

Obviously, purchasing a used Chevy truck is going to save you thousands of dollars off the total investment price, which means a lower monthly payment for you. This means that you are able to invest money into other areas of your life and take some stress off of your financial life.

Thousands of individuals across the United States are choosing to purchase a used vehicle rather than a new vehicle every single day. These individuals may be considered “frugal,” but they are also making a very smart investment. If you’ve been contemplating purchasing a new truck and you’ve been debating between a new model and a used model, compare the overall price between the two, as well as each vehicle’s features. If the features are reasonably similar to what you’re looking for, but the price is even lower than what you’d like to pay, congrats! You’ve found a winner. To sum it up, here are a few things you’ll want to do when comparing a new and used vehicle:

Make a List of Your “Must-Have” Features – Consider safety, entertainment, power, and comfort.

Evaluate if The Used Truck Has Enough of The Features You’re Looking For – Be picky with this part! You want to love the vehicle you choose. While a used vehicle may or may not have every single feature you’re looking for, you can likely find a used truck that meets the majority of your needs.

Weigh The Features of The New Vehicle Against its Price – New vehicles come with the latest features, but their price heavily reflects it. If you find yourself tempted by some of the features of a new vehicle, be sure to ask yourself if these features are worth corresponding price.

After you consider these factors, you’ll want to find the sweet spot between included features and a reasonable price. If you’re local to the Cincinnati area, you’ll want to see what McCluskey Chevy can offer. We have a very diverse and expansive inventory of used trucks in a range of model years and models. If you’re looking for a new-to-you truck, stop what you’re doing and come into McCluskey Chevy.

Certified Pre-Owned

Most dealerships, including McCluskey Chevy, offer certified pre-owned trucks in their inventory. This indicates that the vehicles have undergone copious safety and integrity checks prior to making it out to the sales floor. Although these vehicles are not necessarily better than used vehicles, they do indicate that there have been extensive inspections done to ensure that you’re purchasing a quality vehicle. If you’re interested in a certified pre-owned truck, you can find them all across the United States with these benefits:

• Low Mileage
• Like-New Condition (inside and out)
• Plenty of Warranty Options
• Great Value
• Extensive Selection
• Vehicle History Report Provided

If you’re local to the Cincinnati area, you’ll find certified pre-owned trucks in several different dealerships. If you’re looking for the best of the best, you have to stop into McCluskey Chevy. We put our seal on these vehicles and endorse them as safe and reliable alternatives to the newer models. If you’re looking to save money but you don’t want to skimp on the quality, a certified pre-owned vehicle is definitely a great option. We are open Monday through Saturday if you’d like to see our inventory in person but you can also view it 24/7 on our website. You can easily filter through the inventory to find the best used Chevy trucks for your budget, needs, and desires.

At McCluskey Chevy, we try every day to make the vehicle buying experience as pleasant as possible. Although it can be new and intimidating, we hope to ease any concerns with how simple and user-friendly the entire process is. It’s easy and quick, that’s the McCluskey way.

Proven Tough

Another reason to select a used truck as opposed to a new truck is the fact that the used vehicle has likely already demonstrated its competency on the difficult tasks. Trucks, when utilized in certain capacities, can take on a great deal of stress. If you’re using a truck to tow a boat, RV, trailer, or anything else, you’ll likely want a vehicle that can stand up to the test. Due to the fact that trucks are known for the sheer amount of weight they can cart and tow around, it’s imperative to know that your truck won’t falter under the pressure.

Although you can scroll through specs for new models all day long, you don’t know for sure if your vehicle will be able to handle the stress thrown it’s way until you’ve seen it done.

Unfortunately, that’s truly the only real test.

But that’s the beauty of a used truck: you know exactly what it’s able to handle, because it’s proven it time and time again. If you’re looking for a truck and can’t decide between a new or a used model, consider whether or not you’d like a vehicle that is proven to be tough already. If you’d prefer to know that information rather than infer based on specs you’ve seen online or at the dealership, a used vehicle may be a great option for you.

Still not sure if a used truck will be powerful enough? Here are a few proven specs on the towing capacities of used Chevy trucks:

• 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 – Towing Capacity: up to 7,000 LBS
• 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 – Towing Capacity: up to 7,000 LBS
• 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 – Towing Capacity: up to 9,800 LBS
• 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 – Towing Capacity: up to 9,400 LBS

These numbers compete side-by-side, and some even beat, the 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 which has a maximum towing capacity of 9,400 LBS.

Purchasing a Used Chevy Truck at McCluskey

Purchasing a used truck has never been easier than it is at McCluskey Chevy. We aim to make the purchasing experience simple and as quick as possible. McCluskey understands that our customers have other demands that are unrelated to purchasing a vehicle, that’s why we strive to make the entire process as streamlined as possible. If you’re looking for a used Chevy truck, a great way to locate the truck that you’ve been dreaming of is by visiting our website. If you click on our used inventory, you’ll see the current used Chevy trucks that we have in stock. You can easily filter by year, model, mileage, MPG, and more, which should make the process even more convenient for you. Furthermore, if you prefer to come into the dealership to look at the vehicles in person, we are open Monday-Saturday. We are open six days a week with the intention of accommodating even those with the most demanding work schedules. At McCluskey Chevy, we truly aim to provide the best customer service and make the purchasing experience a pleasant and enjoyable one.