Why are used cars you buy from a dealer so expensive ?

Some of these cars are running for 5000 dollars and the same cars are half price through private sellers

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Jenny1234 · 51-55, F

I’ll pay extra to a dealership to avoid the scammers that sell privately. Too many where I live

Ontheroad · M

@Jenny1234 Yep, this is a huge issue everywhere.

CestManan · 46-50, F

Unless it is a reputable dealer, you are better off just buying from a private seller.
Avoid, like the plague, "buy here pay here" aka "second chance" lots. Ridiculous markups for junk cars, and of course no warranty.

Reason why they mark them up to at least double what they are worth is because they finance and they know most people do not have a lot of cash on hand to buy from private parties.

It is a rip.

carpediem · 61-69, M

Most dealers have recon centers. Essentially, they recondition used cars including paint touch ups, detailing and more. The cars look great and that drives up value.

CestManan · 46-50, F

@carpediem Not at second chance lots. Half the time they do not even bother to empty the trash, not even the empty bottles of fluids that the previous owner used to try to keep the damn thing alive.

carpediem · 61-69, M

@CestManan That is true. And that's a great reason to find a reputable dealer.

ninalanyon · 61-69, T

Presumably you get some warranty or other service from the dealer. Often they also arrange finance and insurance.

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