Archive for January, 2010
RISKY BUSINESS
Buying any used vehicle is risky business. Hunters and fishermen interested in four-wheel-drive versions face additional worries, mainly because of the extra driveline components and the wear and tear of hard offroad use.
Still, buying a used pickup or sport utility remains an appealing proposition, mainly because of the attractive purchase price. New 4×4s can easily run to well over $30,000; however, they depreciate quickl losing (on avenge) half of their value within three years. By targeting a 4×4 that’s three to five years old, you stand to pick up a solid performer at a substantial savings. Also, used vehicles, by and large, are cheaper to insure.