Shopping for used cars can come with plenty of headaches, but there’s one way to help limit the options and virtually guarantee you get a quality car: choose a pre-owned Ford. The brand offers plenty of flexibility, with a full lineup of models that can meet the needs of almost every kind of buyer. Buying domestic means supporting American manufacturing, and also means parts are affordable and easy to find. Plus, Fords have a great safety record. Here’s an exploration of this classic brand.
Maximizing Value: The Benefits of Choosing a Pre-Owned Ford
Used Cars Offer Big Savings
The first few years of a vehicle’s life may offer owners lower maintenance costs since the parts are all brand-new, but they’re still the most expensive for the owner. That’s because a vehicle’s value can decline by as much as 64.5% in the first few years of ownership, a factor known as depreciation. Choosing a vehicle that’s 3-5 years old can mean snapping up a vehicle in the sweet spot between low maintenance costs and low purchase price, maximizing value.
Maintenance and Repair: Putting the Ford in Affordability
A recent Consumer Reports article ranked Ford among the top five least-expensive brands to maintain over the first ten years of a vehicle’s lifespan. That’s excellent news for those who are looking for low-maintenance vehicles. As a domestic brand, genuine Ford OEM parts are plentiful and easy to get, ensuring repairs are quick and affordable.
A Ford for Every Family
With sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, and more on offer, there’s a used Ford on the market that can meet the needs of every family. Sedans like the Taurus, Fusion, or Focus are roomy and fun to drive. Ford’s range of SUVs runs from the compact and urban-friendly Escape through to the expansive Expedition, with the Edge and Explorer offering plenty of mid-sized options for mid-sized vehicles.
Ford trucks offer legendary capability and value, with the Ranger, Maverick, and F-150 all offering plenty of payload capacity, towing capability, and muscle under the hood.
Excellent Reliability
Ford has an astounding 18 models that offer a reliability score of 8.0 or higher. That makes a used Ford an excellent buy for those who are seeking a reliable and dependable vehicle.
Top-Notch Safety
Used Fords typically offer excellent safety specifications, making them ideal for protecting your family. As just one example, the 2021 Ford lineup included a whopping seven vehicles that earned IIHS Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ designations. That kind of safety record means that used Fords come with peace of mind included.
It’s time to shop for a new-to-you Ford, and our friendly staff are here to help. Check out our inventory today at Rich’s Car Corner in Shoreline, WA.
Connect with us
- Rich's Car Corner
- Seattle Used Car Dealership
- Seattle Used Cars
- Seattle Used Chrysler Dealership
- Seattle Used Dodge Dealership
- Seattle Used Ford Dealer
- Seattle Used MINI Dealership
- Seattle Used Nissan Dealer
- Seattle Used Toyota Dealer
- Seattle Used Truck Dealer
- Seattle Used Volkswagen
- Uncategorized
- Used Honda
- Used Seattle Chevy Dealer
- Used Seattle Kia Dealer
