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March 23, 2026

The advantage of buying a used luxury car rather than a new non-luxury car

  • For about the same price as a new car, you can buy a used luxury model.
    • By DAN FRIO
    Edmunds

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    New cars offer full warranties and plenty of new features. On the other hand, buying a used luxury vehicle can get you sportier performance, a classier interior, and the opportunity to own the fancy car you’ve always wanted.

    It's pretty common for new-car shoppers to look at what they can afford and go from there. Typically, that means focusing on vehicles from mainstream brands, even though owning a luxury vehicle is something many people aspire to. But there's a right-now alternative that could be intriguing: For about the same price of a new mainstream car, you could get a used luxury car instead.


     
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