Purchasing a truck is full of choices to consider, but prior to anything else, you'll want to settle on whether you should buy a new pickup or a used model. Each has its own benefits, but there are few things about buying used that you must absolutely consider. According to Kelly Blue Book, Americans on an average spent more than $33,000 on new vehicles in 2015. However, J.D. Power reported that the average used vehicle cost was just over $20,000 in 2015.

7 Reasons Why Buying a Used Truck Instead of New is a Smart Decision

1. Lower Price Tag - You can save thousands of dollars on the cost of used trucks. These pickups are great buys and exceptional options to save some money. When you drive a used truck, you don’t have to worry about instant depreciation. Also, you’ll pay lower sales taxes saving even more money.
2. Plenty of Choices - If you are not set on a specific year, make, and model of a truck, you’ll have more variety to choose from. Don’t like the look, reliability, and durability of some of the newer pickup trucks out there? Well, when buying a used truck, you can find many great models to appease your needs.
3. Condition - In fact, the average truck on the road is 11.5 years old so purchasing a used truck doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice overall condition or reliability. You can buy a used vehicle with full confidence.
4. Auto Insurance - When you purchase a new vehicle, full coverage auto insurance is needed. When you buy used, you’ll only need to buy state required coverage. The savings here are also great and valued by all drivers.
5. Useless Extras - The dealerships add various add-ons to new vehicles to give you the perfect customization which makes trucks more expensive. Used trucks might not give you every single feature you want, but you’ll be able to find most of the basics that will suit your needs. Since a used truck is priced lower than a brand new one, you’ll have to put down a lower down payment and get smaller monthly payments.
6. Own it Sooner - When you purchase used, that vehicle is yours much sooner. Not only are the monthly payments lower than what you would pay to buy a new truck, but you also won’t spend as many months making those payments.
7. Get a Vehicle History Report - Buying a slightly older-model truck means that you get a Vehicle History Report. This could save you big in the future as it helps you understand:

• How many owners the car as had
• If the vehicle has been in an accident before
• If it was a rental or fleet vehicle

Find Your Pre-Owned Truck at Donohoo Auto

Donohoo Auto has the best selection of used trucks in the Birmingham, AL area. Each vehicle undergoes a rigorous inspection before we put it up for sale. Our finance experts can get you the best deal. Stop by our dealership to see the benefits of buying a used truck today!