I was in a pinch to get a new car last year. I wanted a Tesla, but it was at the height of the used car craze and I wasn't interested in paying over MSRP for one. I settled on a certified pre-owned ICE Volvo SUV that I got an excellent deal on. I've always driven Volvos, and loved them, but the quality of this last one leaves a lot to be desired. It was at the dealer 4 different times for squeaks, rattles, and brake issues. The QC seems to have gone way downhill under the Chinese ownership. Even the brand new loaner they gave me felt like it wasn't put together well.
I've always preferred to buy slightly used cars in cash with less than 20k miles. I could trade in my current vehicle for $2k less than I paid for it, so I really would not be losing too much money. In terms of getting a used EV, what should I look for? I'm really interested in a small SUV or wagon.
Would it be crazy to get an EV if I just got a car 8 months ago?
Here's what I'm looking at:
1. XC40/C40 Pure Electric - cons: last Volvo was not well made; range is 220 mi
2. Used 2020 Tesla. cons: no warranty.
3. Polestar Model 2. cons: sedan and Polestar is a "new" brand
Anything else I should look at, or just hold tight? If I go electric, I'd rather go full electric so I don't have to deal with the maintenance cost/issue you have with ICE.
Your question would get less biased answers if you took the vehicle options out of the question. Ice/ev, leave that out also.
I’d expect most used cars to have limited warranty.
Statistics: Posted by 4nursebee — Wed Apr 03, 2024 1:13 pm — Replies 35 — Views 1210