Electric trucks have become a new and exciting development in the car market. For instance, the sales of new vehicles topped $1 trillion in 2022 in the electric vehicle segment before the Tesla Cybertruck hit the market in late 2023. New or used trucks are an exciting market to be in right now. They have competing advantages, so before you decide which you want, think about what you want.
New: Get Exactly What You Want
An undeniable benefit of a brand-new car is that you can build your new vehicle from the options you want. Many automakers now offer an optional car-building app on their websites directly, allowing the driver to create an immediate identification with "their" new car.
Used: Skip The "Off the Lot" Depreciation
Driving off the lot, a new car loses between 10 and 30 percent of its value. Buying a used truck avoids this completely. Buying a used truck avoids this completely. This is an excellent option if you want the most vehicle for the money.
New: Reliability and Service Protection
New trucks have a distinct advantage over their used counterparts: Their newness means that warranties and lemon laws cover them. Your used truck may not be.
Used: Best Truck for The Money
Ultimately, your truck needs to be an affordable form of transportation that can get you and any load you happen to be hauling where you need to go reliably and without drama. Many have noted that older trucks still on the market represent a larger bed for the truck you have, giving you a superior experience as a utility hauler for the money invested.
New: Advanced Technology, No Compromises
The newest trucks on the market have uncompromising high technology and meet all the most current emissions standards. If you are concerned about emissions or want the latest entertainment system, a new car is the most likely to meet your needs and wants. New and used trucks can both be exciting, but you need to be a time traveler to the future to find any used electric trucks on the market.
Both new and used trucks offer distinct advantages over the other. Which benefits are most important to you depends on what you want from your truck. Call, click, or stop by us at Baker Buick GMC of Cadillac today if you're ready to move to a new car or truck.