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Here at Spirit Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we are a proud carrier of new CDJR vehicles. There is nothing like knowing you’re the first owner of a car, fully responsible for all the wear and tear and upkeep, and seeing that odometer click over its first milestones. You’re the one to set that driver’s seat and first program all your favorite radio stations. But, as your Certified Pre-Owned Chrysler dealer, we also love our used cars!
There are a lot of pre-owned movers with plenty of miles left available for any budget. Our used inventory includes more than just our four base brands, and we’re happy to help you find just the right used ride for you, no matter what make or model. And in the middle of new and used, there are Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. Certified Pre-Owned vehicles go through a stringent inspection process, so you know you’re getting the biggest bang for your budget buck, true new-vehicle quality in a used vehicle. Spirit CDJR is the best Certified Pre-Owned Chrysler dealer in southern New Jersey, and we want to be sure you know exactly why you might want a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle from our family. There are pros and cons to new, used, and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, and we’re here to talk you through all of them.
New Car Cred
There are a lot of pros when it comes to buying a new car. When you buy a used car, you have to do a lot more research to make sure the one you’re getting isn’t a lemon. This could involve taking the potential new-used car to a mechanic or having to look up the VIN online yourself. Buying a new car, you know it’s in tip-top shape.
If you know what make and model you want, the hardest decision you have is figuring out what color goes best with your eyes. Even if you’re not sold on one particular model, it’s easy to prioritize based on your lifestyle. Do you need the biggest towing capacity or the best gas mileage? Room for a crowd on a road trip or all the tech to stream your favorite playlists on a daily, solo, city commute? It’s so much easier to shop when you’re choosing between makes and not various used versions of the same model, balancing miles on the odometer with available features.
After all, another perk to buying new is that you are sure to have the best of the best safety and tech features. Driver assistance and driver comfort are gaining in leaps and bounds between generations of vehicles and often even between years. Buying a new car means you have the best of what’s available right now. In addition, when you buy a new car, you can expect it to be more reliable. Unless something goes terribly wrong, you’re not going to need to replace the transmission on a new car within the first year of ownership. And if something does go terribly wrong, you have warranties to cover that!
Used Vehicle Values
“They” say that the average new car loses 20% of its value the moment you drive it off the lot – “they” here being a variety of studies. Of course, if you’re buying your new car at Spirit CDJR, you’re getting the best value for that new car, as well as financing that fits your budget. However, depreciation is definitely a thing that happens to all new cars. For this reason, you may prefer to check out the used vehicle options here at Spirit CDJR. After all, depreciation means you can find a well-priced, slightly used car that has all the perks of an almost-new car. This is especially good if you’re looking for particular safety or tech features, like hands-free parking or wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto compatibility, wireless smartphone charging, or adaptive cruise control. These are all newer features still found on used cars if you go to the right used car sales specialist – like us. Other reasons to choose a used car include that they cost less to register and insure year over year due to their lower price.
Certified Pre-Owned Paragons
When you want all of the reliability of the newest cars and all of the budget value of used cars, may we introduce you to Certified Pre-Owned vehicles? Certified Pre-Owned – aka CPO – vehicles have gone through a brand-specific certification process. Here at Spirit CDJR, we are proud to carry lots of CPOs thoroughly certified with all of the best perks that come with that.
So what does all of this mean? It means these Chrysler-certified vehicles have gone through a 125-point inspection process. To start, all Chrysler-certified vehicles have to be five years young or younger, with under 75,000 miles on the speedometer. These CPOs also have to have clean titles with no frame damage, and any aftermarket accessories have been proven to not compromise the safety, emissions, or operations of the vehicle. The pre-road testing includes checking all under-hood fluids, from the washer to the power steering. Every single aspect of a CPO Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram is verified to be in working order, including the key fobs, wipers, and even the horn. If the CPO you’re looking at has heated seats or a sunroof, you can rest assured they’re in working order as well.
It’s easy for the average buyer to determine if the door locks work or if there are no dents in the bumpers and body panels. A Certified Pre-Owned CDJR vehicle inspection goes even further than that, verifying things you can’t easily see – like that the tires match and are the correct size and offset and that the wheel bolts are torqued to brand spec. All CDJR CPOs also receive thorough detailing, so not only will all of the surfaces be clean, but you’ll get that new car smell, even in a slightly less-than-new car. If the vehicle being certified is missing any paperwork, like, say, the driver’s manual, that will be replaced by the brand, and a CARFAX report is generated.
On top of all the certified and verified operational and visual inspections, buying a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle means that, often, you can get better financing than if you bought a comparable, non-certified used car. Loaners are much more interested in providing financing for a vehicle that has been thoroughly tested and is more likely to stand the tests of time and mileage. Another reason that financing is better for CDJR CPOs is that they come with not just decent warranties off the bat – 3 months/3,000 miles bumper-to-bumper; 7 years/100,000 miles limited powertrain; and 24/7 roadside assistance – but also Certified Warranty Upgrades. These upgrades mean that no matter how long you have your CPO, it will be covered by a warranty!
Options!
Whether you’re looking for a brand-new vehicle or a car that might have some miles on it but plenty of miles still left to go, Spirit CDJR is here for you. On top of all the new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram models available, we also have a wide inventory of used vehicles, so whatever you’re looking for, we can help you find it. And besides all of that new and used goodness, we’re extremely proud to carry Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles. The intense inspection process required for a vehicle to carry the CPO title proves that these vehicles offer the very best of new car bells and whistles but are much closer to a used-car budget.
Once you find your perfect ride, be it new, used, or Certified Pre-Owned, our expert finance team will customize a finance package based on your credit (even if your credit is less than perfect) and budget (even if you’re not looking to have a high monthly payment). Spirit CDJR’s prime location in Swedesboro means that whether you live locally or in Cherry Hill, Philly, or Wilmington, it’s easy to find us, just off the NJ Turnpike. Come see us today for your next new or new-to-you vehicle!
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