First time car buyers purchase a used vehicle 83% of the time, and in most cases, their primary concerns are safety, budget, and reliability. BBC Motorsports in Dallas focuses on this segment, buying inventory targeted to these young buyers. We get the opportunity to assist a parent, grandparent, or other family member in buying a first car for a new driver almost daily. The occasion may be coming of age, a birthday, graduation, new job, or a promise made and kept. The excitement of buying a vehicle can be intoxicating, but it can be nerve wrenching as well. Our reward is being a part of this event and creating lifetime memories. Everyone remembers his or her first car and the independent feelings it creates.
Safety should be the number one concern for a young driver. Good tires, new brakes, good visibility, and vehicle size are all important considerations. Engine performance needs to match the skills of an inexperienced driver. Reliability affects safety as well. No parent wants his or her young driver stranded on the side of the road in daytime or late at night. Vehicle safety features and overall condition should be one’s top concern.
Budget will always play a role in vehicle selection for first time buyers, which is why there such a slant towards buying a used vehicle. Spending $10,000-$20,000 or less versus $30,000-$40,000 would be the obvious answer as to why they buy used versus new. A new car in two years will depreciate as much as 40-45% of its original value, costing the buyer the expense equal to their first few years of college. Paying $200-$300 a month versus $300-$400 a month or more allows the young buyers to budget for other additional expenses associated with this time in life of a young adult.
New drivers tend to put a few bumps and bruises on their first car, so it makes sense that a new car may not be necessary. Insurance costs for young drivers on a used vehicle can be less expensive depending on the vehicle and the driver’s record. Seven out of ten young drivers have some degree of an accident in their first years of driving. To offset the expense of insurance for a young driver, spending less on the vehicle itself makes sense.
BBC Motorsports inventory includes more than 100 vehicles priced below $25,000 and many less than $10,000 as well. Makes include Acura, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Infiniti, Jeep, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen. Vehicles priced under $10,000 sell quickly and are always on our buyer’s radars.
What makes BBC Motorsports pre-owned vehicles a great purchase decision for young adults?
BBC Motorsports provides a great shopping environment. Our associates serve as guides to help you through the selection process. They have fun assisting customers in finding the perfect vehicle. Visit our website or take a peek at our reviews and you will read firsthand what our customers think about us.
Our vehicles go through an exhaustive inspection process. Safety and reliability are imperative. A certified technician performs the recommended maintenance on all vehicles prior to delivery. The condition and quality of our cars show up in the on line pictures, but the cars really come to life in person. Extended service contracts can provide buyers with long-term piece of mind and double as a great budget protector. As a parent, I always found this a good investment. This allowed the driver or young adult the ability to go get their own car repaired if necessary and help them with the responsibility of maintaining a vehicle.