What is the Difference Between Pre-Owned and Certified Pre-Owned?

Princeton drivers shopping for a pre-owned vehicle owe it to themselves to consider the differences between CPO vs. pre-owned vehicles. Both fall under the greater umbrella of “pre-owned,” but certified pre-owned vehicles are in like-new condition and slightly more expensive and standard pre-owned vehicles are only united by one theme: “they were previously owned.” Read on to learn about the differences between the two. Then fill out a pre-approval and contact us to schedule a test drive!

What to Know About Buying a Pre-Owned Car

Pre-Owned vehicles are simply vehicles that have been previously owned. It’s a very broad concept. One thing you can be sure of, however, is that they’re likely to be cheaper than CPO vehicles, they haven’t been nearly as well inspected, and they don’t come with a host of additional perks. That said, there are plenty of pre-owned vehicles out there in great condition that offer high value with thousands of dollars in savings. Here are a few things for Hamilton drivers on the hunt for pre-owned cars to keep in mind.

• While pre-owned vehicles don’t get a deep inspection held accountable to manufacturer regulations, when you buy a pre-owned vehicle from Mercedes-Benz of Princeton, you rest assure that any model we sell has been thoroughly inspected for quality assurance.
• There’s no guarantee of quality when you go through a private seller, so be sure have any prospective purchase independent inspected. If problems arise, make sure they’re accounted for in whatever purchase price you settle on.
• Prices drop dramatically after 100,000 miles. If the car you are buying was built in the last 20 years, it has a good shot of lasting over 200,000 miles with proper car and regular maintenance.

What to Know About Buying a CPO Car

When comparing CPO vs. pre-owned vehicles, you’ll find that CPO vehicles are low mileage, recent-year models that have been thoroughly inspected for quality. If any aspect of the model fails to meet the stringent standards of the OEM, the aspect is refurbished with genuine OEM parts shipped straight from the factory. Furthermore, CPO vehicles come backed by bumper-to-bumper warranties, powertrain warranties, feature roadside assistance, vehicle history reports, and any number of other perks.

Compare CPO vs. Pre-Owned Models at Mercedes-Benz of Princeton

Mercer County looking to explore our pre-owned inventories can schedule for some test drives at Mercedes-Benz of Princeton by calling as (609) 910-5826 . While you’re here, be sure to explore our car buying tips for other helpful reads about others benefits of certified pre-owned Mercedes-Benz, vehicles, and more!