New car vs. Almost New Car: The advantages of buying a car with some miles

New cars have a unique charm. From the unmistakable smell of newness that is impossible to reproduce despite what some manufacturers say disreputable aromatics, to the satisfaction of the streets go car of the year and of course, enjoy the technological advances that are equipped the latest models.

The cost of depreciation

Perhaps the only bad thing about them is that as firms all papers, they give you the keys and driving sales of the dealership, your car stops being new and immediately begins to lose value. But for those who do not need all the whistles and rattles new cars, nearly new are an excellent choice, especially those cars with less than one year of use and a few miles.
The price difference can be substantial, and while you can never say you removed an "Zero Miles" from the dealership, they can save money and enjoy it on other things.
With today's programs lease (lease) of a few months, some dealers will always have cars for the current year or the past, especially when for example, there are already 2013 models on the market, despite that just started in 2012.
This week had the opportunity to drive a 2011 Lexus IS 250 F when I delivered it came with a little over 17,000 miles.
When was released, this model of the luxury division of Toyota had a base price of $ 33.520 and some enhancements, including package, for $ 2.440 F Sport, could reach up to $ 40.232.

A simple calculation on the average depreciation of the car, give the following results:
New car Price: $ 40.232Age of the car: 1 yearsEnding age (the period of calculation): 6
Depreciation low averageFirst year: $ 2.750Total depreciation at the end of six years: $ 11039.85
Depreciation regular averageFirst year: $ 3,750.00Total depreciation at the end of six years: $ 13907.37
Depreciation high averageFirst year: $ 5,000Total depreciation at the end of six years: $ 16808.00
Of course these are all estimates based on industry averages and facts like any new car depreciates more in the first year than in the past.
Also keep in mind that the price of a used car depends on the conditions in which it is when buying and selling, the miles you have traveled and other factors like exclusivity particular model, color and even region country.
Some brands have slower depreciation averages others such as in 2011: the Ford Fiesta, Honda Accord, Nissan LEAF, Cadillac CTS, Kia Rio, Mini Cooper Countryman, Audi A4, Ford Ranger, Honda Ridgeline, Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Jeep Patriot, Chevrolet Equinox, Honda Pilot, Acura MDX. 

An excellent car. Almost new 

Back to the car test drives of the week, the Lexus IS 205 F Sport, which also has a lower depreciation cost or slow.

Considering the original price of $ 40.232 and a depreciation of $ 2.750, in theory, you could buy as used for about $ 37.482.

And although we must bear in mind that this is only an estimate - the price may vary depending on the factors mentioned above - this Lexus IS 250 F Sport is still a fabulous car.

Despite its more than 17.000 miles, still has the name F Sport, with its high performance team as shock absorbers and sports suspension, 18-inch wheels with unique design, competition seats, grill, body kit and rear spoiler on the lid the trunk, which differ from regular model.

The F Sport package does not include modifications to the 2.5-liter V6 engine that generates 204 horsepower, but with that look, it gives the image of being a faster car than it is and with a price of nearly new, it is certainly a excellent choice.