The Toyota Tacoma is a legendary brand in the world of midsize pickups. Since it took over from the Toyota Truck in 1995, it’s been renowned for its off-roading abilities, all-purpose work handling, and thoughtfulness in design and interior comfort. In fact, even used Toyotas can still garner a good percentage of their original purchase price, even into the 6-digit odometer range, because they’re known for being so dependable.
If you’re thinking about buying a new Toyota Tacoma, you might also want to consider a pre-owned Tacoma truck. Buying used isn’t the fraught lemon-dodge that it was in the past; in fact, it’s easier than ever to find a quality used vehicle in your price range, especially if it’s a Toyota. Let’s look at what’s changed to make buying used a good proposition.
Toyotas Hold Their Value Better than the Competition
It’s been said so much that it’s become something of a cliché in the car sales world: As soon as you drive a new car off the lot, it loses 15% of its value. While the phrase is tired, the fact of the matter is that over the first three to five years of service, the average automobile loses something close to 30% of the value it held when it was new, through a process known as depreciation.
However, after those first years, used cars usually stop depreciating, and can sometimes even gain value! Toyotas are especially good at holding their value because of their reputations as long-lasting vehicles, resulting in high demand for pre-owned Toyotas. The Tacoma, in particular, has a very good track record for reliability and low repair costs,“ according to Autotrader.
Save on More Than Just the Sticker Price
It’s pretty obvious that when you buy a used truck, you’ll save more money on the sticker price than if you’d bought a brand new one. Used SUVs, trucks, and cars can be as little as half the price of their new counterparts, even if they’re only a few years old! However, you might not realize that the savings only begin with the day of purchase.
Because used cars hold a lower value than new cars, they’re also easier and cheaper to finance: you’ll be taking out a loan for less money, so you can get a better deal even if you have a lower credit score than you might like or have less money to put down. You’ll also be able to ensure your used car for less than a new car, and you should have to pay less in taxes and fees to the state DMV.
Achieve Even More Peace of Mind With Toyota Certified Pre-Owned
The Age of Lemons is over with Certified Pre-Owned programs, and Toyota’s is one of the best on the market. To become Certified, a used vehicle must pass a 160-point Quality Assurance Inspection, a clean CARFAX® Vehicle History Report, and be reconditioned and fixed up to look and feel like new.
After becoming a Certified Pre-Owned, a Toyota Tacoma has a 12-month/12,000-mile Limited Comprehensive Warranty and 7-year/100,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty, along with 7-year/100,000-mile Roadside Assistance and more. When you buy a Certified Pre-Owned Toyota truck, car, or SUV, you know it’ll work well for years to come.
Used Toyota Tacomas for sale in Anderson
When you’re looking for a used Toyota truck, like Toyota Tacoma or Toyota Tundra, in the Anderson, Easley, or Greenville areas, you’ve got to come to see our selection at Ralph Hayes Toyota! Our sales staff is dedicated to helping you find the perfect used, Certified Pre-Owned, or even new Toyota car, truck, or SUV, and when you do find it, our financial team will make sure you get the best deal. So come on to our dealership, give us a call, or schedule a test drive online today!
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