Ten Used Cars That Are Worth Buying

You are not going to find a better deal on your next car than if you buy one used. This is why you should consider making DePaula Chevrolet your Troy used car dealership. When you buy a used vehicle from us, you are avoiding the depreciation hit that happens when you buy a new car. New cars lose up to half their value during their ownership. This depreciation is caused in large part by the fact that drivers are willing to pay extra for a new car and does not represent the actual value of the car in question. It is basically a premium that people are willing to pay for the intangible benefit of saying they got something new. If you want to save money and get more car for your buck, then your best bet is to buy one used.

However, not all used cars are equal, as some vehicles age better than others as they are more reliable and subject to fewer breakdowns and repairs to similar makes and models in the same vehicle class. When you buy a new car, you are pretty much guessing which models will hold up better over the long term than others, based mostly on brand reputation. The good news is that you don’t have to make this hypothesis when you buy a used car, as things like repair reports, recalls, and reviews of the vehicles in question are already available to you. As someone who lives in Troy, this is a major benefit since you need to make sure you can stretch your vehicle dollars as far as possible. Let’s take a look at ten different models that are perfect for a Troy driver like you.

1. Chevy Silverado 1500

The Chevy Silverado 1500 is not only one of the longest-running models of full-size pickup trucks, tracing its lineage to the Chevrolet 3100 Series introduced in 1947. It is also one of the most versatile, with more different powertrains, trims, and cab designs than any of its competitors. This means that you will have little trouble finding a used Chevy Silverado 1500 that suits your purposes. Each trim, cab style, and powertrain gives you different capabilities, perfect if you want to use your truck for towing and hauling or just as a recreational vehicle to drive around the great parks in Upstate New York.

2. GMC Canyon

Sometimes you don’t want too much truck but still are looking for a pickup that can do the job during the week and then give you a great ride during the weekend. This is where a midsize pickup like a used GMC Canyon comes in. While it doesn’t have all the different options and choices of full-size models like the Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, the Canyon still gives you many choices, including some models that are designed specifically for off-roading with four-wheel drive, skid plates, and specialized suspension lifts.

3. Honda Civic

Whether you are a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute or Siena College needing a car to get you to and from school, or a worker looking to get to your job in Albany, you are going to want to get a compact car that will get you there safely, while providing exceptional fuel economy. This is where a used Honda Civic comes in. This long-running compact comes in a sedan or hatchback design and will give you some of the best fuel economy in a conventional engine vehicle. In addition, Honda made its Honda Sensing suite of active safety features standard on all Civic models beginning in 2020.

4. Chevy Malibu

The aptly named Malibu gives you sleek styling and a roomy interior in a very affordable sedan. Best of all, you can find a used Chevy Malibu at a great price as this front-wheel drive model remains one of the most popular sedans produced in America. This is also a great option for a commuter who wants a little more room than you will find in a compact like the used Honda Civic.

5. Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry has been one of America’s favorite family sedans, with a choice of many engines like a powerful V6, a sporty I-4, and a fuel-efficient hybrid. In addition, like the Honda Civic, Toyota made its Safety Sense P features standard on all trims of the 2020 Camry. This will give you peace of mind when driving your family around Troy in a used Camry.

6. Ford Escape

Sometimes you need to get away, and there are few better vehicles to do so in than a crossover. These compact SUVs provide the benefit of the higher ground clearance associated with SUVs, but in a smaller model that makes them more fuel-efficient and easier to drive. A used Ford Escape provides you with a very roomy compact SUV that is perfect for a young family starting out or empty nesters looking to downsize. You can even find a used Escape with a hybrid engine, giving you incredible fuel economy.

7. Jeep Wrangler

If you really want to take advantage of the wilderness right near our homes in Troy, then you are going to need a used Jeep Wrangler. Available in two-door models and four-door Wrangler Unlimited models, this original off-roader is unlike anything you’ve ever driven. Jeep Wranglers are rugged and dependable, making them an exceptional value on the used market. You can even find a used Wrangler with an EcoDiesel engine that combines exceptional torque that will come in handy when riding the trail and superior fuel efficiency that will come in handy when looking to save a few bucks each time you fill-up the tank.

8. Subaru Forester

While most SUV manufacturers offer optional all-wheel drive, Subaru is one of the only automakers that build standard all-wheel drive vehicles. This is significant since many other models in the Forester’s vehicle class feature an all-wheel drivetrain molded onto a vehicle designed as a front-wheel or rear-wheel drive SUV. When you buy a used Subaru Forester with its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, you are getting a compact SUV that was designed from the ground up as an all-wheel drive model. As a result, you get full-time all-wheel drive on the Forester. This will give you better on-road traction, which can come in handy during the rain, sleet, or snow we get so often up here in Upstate New York.

9. Chevy Traverse

If you have a large family, then you are going to need an SUV with extra room for the kids and their friends. Chevy must have had carpooling in mind when it designed the Traverse. This three-row, midsize SUV has plenty of space for up to 7 passengers, with a sizable trunk for storing your kids’ book bags, sporting gear, and musical instruments. A used Chevy Traverse is a great value for a family driver on a budget that wants to be able to get the kids safely to and from school each day. In addition, the rear two rows of seats easily fold down, allowing you to also have space for moving your latest purchases.

10. GMC Yukon

Sometimes bigger is better, and a used GMC Yukon gives you almost as much as room for passengers and cargo as the Canadian province that serves as this full-size SUV’s namesake. The three-row Yukon has room for up to 9 passengers, so this road warrior is ideal for taking long trips with plenty of room in the trunk for all your luggage. You can find a used Yukon with standard rear-wheel drive for better fuel economy, while the ones with available four-wheel drive will give you incredible traction on or off the road.

Used Models to Suit Every Lifestyle

No two drivers in Troy are exactly alike. Some are family drivers who need a safe and roomy sedan or SUV for all the kids. Others are looking to use their vehicles for work or to commute to their job, so utility and fuel economy are key. Still, there are those who want a used car for fun, like a pickup truck or Jeep for off-roading. Fortunately, there are used models that are affordable and dependable for each type of driver, able to meet their needs and exceed their expectations.