Should I Trade in My Used Car for Another Used Car?

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Used, but New to you!
If you're trading in a car that has high miles or is over five years old, trading in for a newer used car that is in better shape is an economical way to go. Trading in your car for a used car over a new one can save you in a number of ways. First, you'll minimize depreciation. New cars generally depreciate in value once they are driven off the car dealer's lot. You can avoid that loss by trading in your used car for a car that is just a few years old. 

Few things are as exciting as getting a new car, or a car that's new to you. With better car building technology today, used cars can last a lot longer than they once did. It's not uncommon to keep driving a good used car over 200,000 miles. Why should you consider trading in your car for another used car? Let's take a look at a few good reasons:


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