The Ins and Outs of Leasing a Used Car

Can you lease a used car? Absolutely! The team at LaFontaine Volkswagen Livonia can give you all the details you’ll want to know when deciding on your next pre-owned vehicle—maybe a Volkswagen Tiguan?

You Can Get IN the Car You Want

If you can’t decide whether to buy the Volkswagen Tiguan to park in your driveway, or the Volkswagen Atlas, there’s a real possibility you’ll be able to drive both of them in the next few years. The upside of leasing a car versus buying one is that you can have a fresh vehicle to drive every few years—you can test out as many models as you want!

It may be possible to lease a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle, which means the vehicle will be a newer model, have less miles, and come with more updated technology than one that’s simply pre-owned. You can shop online for a car, then give us a call to find out what your leasing options might be.

You Don’t Have to Empty OUT Your Bank Account

Buying a new car is always more expensive than buying a used car, and that same rule is true when leasing a used vehicle, too. Your budget will go a little further, and you may be able to get a few upgrades by leasing a used auto versus a new one.

There’s also the insurance factor—it’s cheaper to insure a used car than it is a brand-new version, and the lease aspect doesn’t really make a difference.

You won’t be able to build up any equity in your car if you lease it, since you’re essentially just renting it from the dealership. However, used cars usually require repairs and fixes the older they get and the longer you drive them; with a lease, you’ll be driving the car for a set amount of time (most leases are usually 36 months), so chances are good you’ll escape having to pay for some of the more costly maintenance.

If you’ve been thinking about buying a used car, and now you’re thinking of leasing one instead, give us a call here at our Volkswagen dealership in Livonia, MI. We’ll guide you through all the ins and outs!