There are some obvious advantages in getting a brand-new Ford like the latest Ford F-150 pickup, a new Ford Explorer, Ford Escape or Ford Edge. At the same time, we know there's a tremendous amount of value in our used vehicles from Ford and other quality car makers. You might be pondering the differences and comparing the relative strengths of both strategies with the current size of your budget. To help you make the decision that's right for you, here’s a comparison of some of our most popular new and used vehicles at Ford of Queens in Queens, NY.
Some advantages of buying a new Ford F-150 pickup
The Ford F-150 has earned its place at the top of the full-size pickup mountain by consistently delivering the best towing and hauling capability in its class. It's no wonder the F-150 has been the best-selling truck in America for more than 46 years in a row. With a new Ford F-150, you get the latest exterior style with an enhanced grille and the latest wheel designs. Getting a brand-new model gives you the chance to get available features like the new Pro Access tailgate that lets you get reach the bed with the trailer attached.
Some advantages of buying a used Ford F-150 pickup
A used Ford F-150 isn't easy to find but when you do, it will typically be a late model pickup with a lot of the same kind of styling and technology as a brand-new model. Ford doesn't change the F-150 much from one year to the next so you'll also get a chance to drive with the same kind of engine and transmission as you would with a totally new version. In addition, a used Ford F-150 will save you thousands of dollars compared to the price of a new model.
Some advantages of buying a new Ford Explorer SUV
The Explorer is Ford's most popular SUV and is second only to the legendary F-150 in terms of total Ford sales. This best-selling three-row SUV is tremendously popular with families around Brooklyn and Manhattan for many reasons including the fact that it has room for up to seven people. Buying a brand-new Ford Explorer lets you choose from a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a more powerful twin-turbo V6. You would also get the chance to select either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Some advantages of buying a used Ford Explorer SUV
Like the Ford F-150, Ford Explorer models are not always easy to find but they're well worth looking for. Also like the F-150, Ford doesn't change the Explorer much from one model year to the next so you're getting the same handsome styling and muscular power trains as you would with a brand-new model. You would still get plenty of space for cargo and enough seating capacity for a family of up to seven. Once again, a used Ford Explorer would save thousands of dollars off the selling price and would also lower your monthly insurance premiums.
Some advantages of buying a new Ford Escape SUV
The Ford Escape has been another extremely popular Ford SUV for years and it continues to focus on its very important mission of providing handsome transportation for families in Nassau and the Bronx. With a new Ford Escape you could choose from a wide range of powertrain options including a fuel-efficient turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid or a more powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
Some advantages of buying a used Ford Escape SUV
Flushing customers who find a more recent model Ford Escape on our lot will get many of the same benefits you would with a new model. Recent model Ford Escape SUVs have been rated near the top of the compact SUV class and can often have a good predicted reliability score. Fuel economy will still be solid and the price will be substantially lower than a new model. We invite you to do your own comparison shopping of our new and used models online and in-person at Ford of Queens in Queens, NY.