by Clay Akers | Aug 17, 2016 | Buying With Impact
In Part 1 of this series, we talked about new-car depreciation, in Part 2 we talked about the benefits of buying a used vehicle and in Part 3 we discussed some of the tradeoffs to consider when not buying a new car. In this last part, we will talk about things you can...
by Clay Akers | Aug 17, 2016 | Buying With Impact
In Part 1 of this series, we covered the impact of depreciation (OUCH!) and in Part 2 we talked about the benefits of buying a used – even a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) – vehicle. In this third part we will discuss some of the tradeoffs to consider when not...
by Clay Akers | Jun 13, 2016 | Buying With Impact
The question, as the title says, is: Can You Afford to Drive a Used Car? In Part 1, we learned how expensive it is to buy a new car. Depreciation Sucks! You may or may not have ever thought about it in this way, so I’ll walk through the thought process slowly. Let me...
by Clay Akers | Jun 13, 2016 | Buying With Impact
It seems like so many around me are being bitten by the New Car bug. I’ll admit, there have been times – even recently – that I’ve heard that bug buzzing around me. A few weeks ago, I think I even got bitten. It’s a good thing I found the antidote! Maybe I...