Whether you need a work truck to haul supplies to the job site, a sport truck for off-roading on the weekend, or a solid commuter that’s equally at home on city streets as it is home-improving, a used Ford truck can be a good option. Ford trucks have a reputation for being some of the longest-lasting in the industry, and with the Ford Blue Advantage, you can pick up a Certified Pre-Owned truck that gives you even more assurance that your new-to-you truck will last.
While you’re looking for a truck, though, you might wonder what exactly the difference is between the terms “used” and “Certified Pre-Owned.” Let’s break down those terms to figure it out.
Benefits of a Used Truck over Buying New
First, let’s talk about the benefits of buying a used truck in the first place. It’s a well-known fact that when you buy a new truck, the value drops between 10% and 15% as soon as you drive it off the lot, and continues to drop for the first couple of years of ownership. If you buy a used truck, you’ve basically let someone else take that initial hit in value for you; a truck’s value depreciates much less after those first years of ownership, meaning you get a much better deal!
Those savings don’t end at the sticker price. Since used and Certified Pre-Owned trucks are worth less than new trucks, as far as insurance is concerned, you can be covered for less. And if your state taxes car ownership, usually taxes decrease with the age of a vehicle, meaning your new-to-you truck will cost less to Uncle Sam than a new one, too.
Finally, many of the old-school worries over buying used trucks (the dreaded “lemons”) are mostly avoidable nowadays, with car-history companies like CARFAX® and Autocheck, and Certified Pre-Owned manufacturer programs.
What’s the Difference Between Used and Certified Pre-Owned Ford Trucks?
For the assurance that a new truck can provide, along with the value of a used vehicle, Ford offers two tiers of a Certified Pre-Owned program.
Gold Certified Ford trucks are younger than 6 years, with less than 80,000 miles. To qualify, they must pass a thorough 172-point inspection by a trained technician, to verify their health. Once in the program, a Gold Certified Ford carries a 12-Month/12,000-Mile Comprehensive Limited Warranty, 7-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, 24/7 Roadside Assistance, and 22,000 FordPass™ Rewards Points for your first two maintenance visits.
If a truck doesn’t meet Gold Certification, it can still meet Blue Certification if it’s up to 10 years old or has less than 120,000 miles on the odometer and passes a 139-point inspection. With Blue Certification, a pre-owned Ford truck comes with a 90-Day/4,000-Mile Comprehensive Limited Warranty, 24/7 Roadside Assistance, and 11,000 FordPass™ Rewards Points for your first maintenance visit.
A used Ford still has the great build quality and long-lasting, easy-to-work-on powertrain that you’ve come to expect, but it doesn’t come with the added assurance a Gold or Blue Certification provides.
Certified Pre-Owned and Used Trucks in Upper Marlboro
Whether you need a used F-150 for commuting or adventures, or a pre-owned Ford Heavy Duty for big jobs, Upper Marlboro Ford has you covered. We have a wide selection of used and Certified Pre-Owned Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs for the whole family. Our friendly staff and great financing deals are sure to put a smile on your face! Come to our dealership, just off Crain Highway, today!
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