Pre-Owned Chevrolets: The Best Money Can Buy

March 12th, 2021 by

A red 2021 Chevy Malibu is shown parked on the street in front of a brick building.

Buying a used car is always a smart financial move. Cars depreciating assets with a finite lifespan, and while a new car will get you all the latest features and that priceless new car smell, a used car will cost less and maintain its value better. If you are looking for a Clifton Park used car dealer, look no further than DePaula Chevrolet. Our vehicles are the best, the most well cared for, and the easiest to maintain in the area. Come check us out and buy from the best.

Used Chevrolets are known to be reliable vehicles, especially when our DePaula Chevrolet team is handling the sale. We know our cars and will gladly guide any buyer to find the vehicle that best suits their needs and budget. Whether you are looking for a strong hauling pickup truck, a comfortable sedan, or a spacious SUV, Chevrolet vehicles can offer all that and more. The Chevrolet line offers many different vehicles of many different types, more than ready to meet every need. DePaula Chevrolet further sweetens the deal with our low prices, unmatched customer service, and quality follow-up maintenance.

Chevrolet Malibu: A Modern Sedan

The Chevrolet Malibu is a well-known sedan, often highly rated for its good handling and excellent braking systems. The pricing for a Malibu can run as low as $10,000 for a five-year-old vehicle. A 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine has been the standard base engine for the past several years, most commonly paired with a six-speed transmission. There are other options available, including a turbocharged 2.0-liter and a 1.8-liter four-cylinder. There is even a hybrid option as well if fuel economy is a top concern. This variety of powertrain options is not common in a midsize sedan, and it is one of the many reasons why a used Chevy Malibu makes for a great used car to look at.

Malibus have comfortable interiors, though the higher trim levels bring genuine luxury features, such as heated leather seats. Malibus as a whole are rated as having very spacious interiors with excellent headroom and more than enough space for taller drivers or passengers. Large doors and tall ride height make getting in and out of the Malibu an easy, fluid process. Further improving comfort, the more recent models have excellent noise dampening to prevent road noise from bleeding into the interior of the vehicle. They also have responsive infotainment systems with sharp graphics to keep you entertained on the road. Chevrolet Malibus tend to have an uncluttered dashboard design.

A silver 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 is shown driving past a row of shops.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Full Customization

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is one of the best known full-size pickup trucks, and a used Silverado 1500 makes for an excellent deal. These trucks run off of a base V6 engine, though options do exist for a stronger V8. In fact, options and customization are the name of the game where the Chevy Silverado 1500 is concerned. Multiple engine options, multiple trim levels, multiple cab options, and more make the Chevy Silverado 1500 fully customizable to fit the exact needs of any buyer. If you are looking for a specific configuration, just let us know, and we will help you find it.

The Chevy Silverado 1500 is not only incredibly powerful, but it also has some of the best fuel economy numbers in its segment, making it a great choice for long-distance work. Chevy Silverado 1500s also tend to receive high safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. These pickups are made for hard work, with more powerful engines holding higher towing capabilities that can handle all of your towing needs. Chevy Silverado 1500s tend to have a high turning radius but powerful brakes with a very good stopping distance for their size and vehicle type.

The interior of the Chevy Silverado 1500 varies depending on chosen options. Bigger cabs have room for more passengers, while longer beds offer more space for cargo. Even at the base level, with seating for two and basic upholstery, the Chevy Silverado 1500 has a spacious interior with plenty of small storage spaces. In addition to the standard center console and dashboard, some cab sizes offer extra storage inside the back seats or locking storage underneath the back seats. There are also usually storage pockets in the side of either door that the driver or passenger can access.

Chevy Equinox: A Bold SUV

The Chevrolet Equinox has seating for five and remarkably good fuel economy for its size. Prices for used Chevy Equinoxes can also be quite low, making them remarkably affordable for nearly any buyer. In recent years, the Equinox has also had three engine options: two gasoline and one diesel, as well as the option to choose between front and all wheel drive. A new platform was introduced in 2018, cutting hundreds of pounds off of the Equinox’s curb weight and placing it solidly in the compact SUV category. This move added to the vehicle’s handling and maneuverability.

The Equinox has earned high safety ratings with multiple driver assistance aides offered across different model years. Some newer years have features such as a rear cross traffic alert or the teen driver feature. This latter piece of technology can give an in-vehicle report card with information on driving habits and includes features like buckle to drive, which prevents the driver from shifting out of park if the seat belt is not fastened. Other safety features found across many different year models include adaptive cruise control and front pedestrian braking.

The interior of the Chevy Equinox is spacious and comfortable, with plenty of storage space. The back seats can fold down to maximize this space, allowing you to fit bulky items like furniture with ease. Even with the seats up, the average storage space is far more than any sedan. The rear seats do collapse to sit level with the cargo floor, which is not always a feature in other SUVs. Headroom and seat height are both comfortable up front, while the backseat has fantastic child seat accommodations and dimensions that allow for easy maneuverability in and out of the vehicle.

A blue 2021 Chevy Equinox is driving through the city after leaving a Clifton Park used car dealer.

Used Chevy: The Right Choice Every Time

No matter what type of vehicle you are looking for, Chevrolet is guaranteed to have something that will fit your needs. The DePaula Chevrolet team is more than ready to help you find a reliable, well-maintained, and affordable vehicle today. We have sedans for commuters, SUVs for big families, pickup trucks for hard workers, and everything in between. No matter what you are looking for, we can help you find it.

But not only can we find the perfect vehicle for every customer, our skilled finance team can work with you to set you up with a payment plan that fits your budget. Our sales team is well-trained, and our maintenance team works diligently to make sure every vehicle on our lot is in the best condition it can be. Our service department is also open to all of our customers, allowing you to get the high-quality service you need to keep your car, truck, or SUV on the road. Come meet the DePaula Chevy team today, and let us show you everything that we can do for you.