🚗 Is certified pre owned worth it if I build my own CPO package?
🚘 Vehicle Pricing
Certified pre-owned programs are heavily marketed, but they often mask a basic used car with a massive premium. As Zach Fritz puts it, certified pre-owned or CPO sounds premium, sounds fancy. It just means that they didn't really find anything catastrophic and they offered a little bit of a warranty. Compare the CPO car you want to a similar standard used vehicle. Remember, a higher purchase price also means paying more in sales tax.
🛠️ DIY Protection
Instead of trusting the dealer checklist, you can replicate the peace of mind of a CPO yourself. Buy a standard used car, get an independent inspection, and purchase a standalone extended warranty.
As Zach Fritz advises, get a third party inspection, bring your mechanic friend with you, have them look over the tires, check the brakes. A CPO is not about safety. It's about selling you peace of mind and a $2,000 markup on a used car.
🔗 See Also
Based on content by Zach Fritz on Zach Fritz (YouTube).
Original: Certified Pre-Owned Is a LEGAL Scam — Here’s How They Get Away With It
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