Plus Minus Buying Old Production Used Cars
Thinking about buying a car in the near future but your wallet isn't friendly? There are two ways for you to still own a car, first of course is to pay in installments, the second is to buy a used car that fits your budget. Well, for those who are anti-debt, they might prefer the second option, which is a used car.
Buying a used car doesn't mean you can't get a high-quality vehicle. After all, many new car owners sell their cars even after just a few weeks of use. Well, if you are good at sorting and patient, you can find a car like this. It's different if you choose an old production used car.
The price may indeed be below average, but if you are not skilled at maintaining it, it is possible that the car will just end up sitting in your garage. To avoid regrets later on, it's best to understand some of the pros and cons of old production used cars below.
1. Cheaper Price
Old production cars are often priced cheaply, but the combustion system with old technology is still fuel-inefficient. Unlike new cars that are made to be more fuel-efficient, old production cars still use a combustion system that wastes fuel. You might get a cheap price at the beginning of the purchase, but if you calculate daily expenses in terms of fuel, your monthly expenses could actually increase.
2. Good Part Durability
Some old cars do have good part durability, but it will continue to decrease with use. At the beginning of the purchase, we might see that the part durability of the car is still quite good. But how long can this condition last? Also consider how much money you need to prepare if suddenly the car parts are severely damaged. Unlike new cars, which at least have part durability that can last a bit longer, a minimum of 5 years.
3. Spare Parts No Longer Produced
Old production cars may be purchased in cash, but consider again the spare parts that are no longer produced. Imagine, when one of the car's spare parts experiences damage and there is no manufacturer producing that spare part? If you can't find a workaround, you will have to park the car in the garage. Unlike new production cars, whose spare parts are widely available, at least if they are not sold in Indonesia, they can still be purchased abroad on order.
4. If Resold, It Has No Value
Used cars can be bought cheaply, but when resold, their price can drop several times. If you think that old production used cars are a promising investment, you might need to reconsider. The price of cars decreases every year, especially if they are in the hands of a third party. Not to mention that every year, car prices continue to drop by at least Rp 5 million per year.
5. Easy Purchase
Old production used cars are easy and hassle-free in the purchasing process, but you must understand the type of car you are buying, especially the technical side. If your understanding of automotive is limited, it is better to avoid choosing old production used cars, and it is highly recommended to buy a new type even if it is purchased on credit. Because old production cars can be very troublesome in terms of their technical aspects, and even some car workshops cannot handle various damages of old models. Not to mention that spare parts are also hard to find, which will take extra cost and effort.
So, do you understand the pros and cons of old production used cars? Have you decided whether to buy a new or old type of car?
