im_blue wrote:Used cars are a lot more reliable these days than they used to be, and you can easily find private-seller cars with full maintenance records. CPO cars have high dealer markups for those who are willing to pay more than they should for peace of mind.mmmd wrote:it seems most people are on the "private seller, used" bandwagon.
why not certified pre-owned with a warranty? that's pretty big risk alleviation right there.
Not really that high. The certification costs money, and some manufacturers allow new car finance on CPO cars.
They are a pretty good option, it just depends on what you get for your CPO money. Most of the best CPO programs are only on the higher-end luxury cars.