Though the United States is no longer technically in a state of economic
crisis, it's safe to say most of the population hasn't returned to their
financial comfort zone exactly. This is especially true in New Jersey, which
happens to be the 4th
most expensive state in which to live. If residents aren't packing up
and moving, they're most definitely finding ways to budget, and you can
probably see how this would affect the industry for used cars.
Gas prices are a huge concern, but what's an even bigger concern is
whether or not we can afford the car or multiple cars per household that we
need to live comfortably. Thus, fewer and fewer consumers are buying used just
to save a few bucks. A car's rate of fuel consumption is just as important as
the price of the car itself.
And, therefore, the demand for used cars has risen. It's getting harder
and harder to find high-quality used cars. It was hard enough for inexperienced
buyers to know if they were getting a reliable vehicle in the first place, but
now, reliable used cars are leaving the lot just as quickly as they were put on
there.
You might be tempted to look to classified ads or trading websites to get
a good deal on a vehicle, but truth be told, private buying and selling is
becoming so popular that it's not your best bet. People are getting more
comfortable with the process, so when you couple that with the fact that you're
likely to get a vehicle "as-is," and the diminishing number of
reliable vehicles available, you're going to have a hard time finding a good
car.
You've got a better shot by looking for used cars for sale in South Jersey at a
reputable dealership, then forming a relationship with your dealers. That way,
you can call them or have them call you when a car you're looking for comes in,
and you can trust that you're getting a vehicle (and a warranty) that stands up
to the cost.