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Buying a New or Used Vehicle

Are you in the market for your next vehicle? Buss Ford has a wide assortment of new and used models available, so visit our McHenry, IL, dealership today to find your next car, truck, or SUV.

If you’re debating between buying a new or used automobile, our Buss Ford experts have compiled a comparison of new vs. used models below. Do you have any questions for our Buss Ford staff? If so, give us a call at (855) 330-7803 or complete our online form.

Pros and Cons of Buying New Vehicles

Nothing like that new car smell! Our dealership touts an exceedingly diverse collection of models in our new inventory, with all the latest Ford models available. If you’re thinking of buying new, check the breakdown below to see the factors you should take into consideration.

Pro	Latest tech and features Likely more fuel-efficient No need for pre-purchase inspections or reports Minimal paperwork More model and trim choices Attractive incentives and special offers Less expensive to finance than used cars
Con	Higher initial cost Typically high sales tax Expensive to insure Higher depreciation rates

Pros and Cons of Buying Used Vehicles

You’re sure to find a great value in our high-quality used inventory of cars, trucks, and SUVs. Are you debating about buying a used vehicle? See the pros and cons of doing so in the following analysis.

Pro	Lower initial cost Typically low sales tax Less expensive to insure Lower depreciation rates Greater range of vehicles within your budget
Con	Pre-purchase inspection and reporting costs Warranty coverage may not be available Fewer model and trim options available Financing may be more expensive

New and Pre-Owned Cars, SUVs, and Trucks for Sale in McHenry, IL

Have you decided which vehicle category is best for your needs? Then head to our new or used inventories to find your next car, truck, or SUV, and be sure to browse our special offers as well. If you have any questions, contact a Buss Ford of McHenry, IL, representative online or at (855) 330-7803.

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Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price does not include applicable tax, title, and license charges. ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request, not to exceed one week. MSRP may not represent the actual price at which vehicles are sold in this trade area.

Our prices include destination charges! Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price does not include applicable tax, title, license, and documentation fee of $358.03. ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request, not to exceed one week.

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