What is the Difference Between Used & Certified Pre-Owned?

Are you asking “what’s the difference between used and certified pre-owned?” A lot of people have asked us this in San Marcos and thankfully, there’s not that much to say because it’s a rather easy distinction. Are certified pre-owned cars worth it? Depending on what you want out of a pre-owned car, they very well might be. Our CPO vs. used guide is waiting for you, so let BMW of Escondido tell you all about it as well as briefly touch on our financing options as well.

Used Car Buying: The Facts

Used cars, as you likely know, have had a previous owner and there are a lot of them in different makes, models, years, and mileages. These San Diego vehicles are more affordable than new or CPO vehicles and most budgets can fit a nice used car that’s good for their needs. Mileage is a pesky question on the minds of many drivers, however. A lot of people think that a used car with 100,000 miles doesn’t have much life left in it, but for a lot of makes, routine maintenance can keep a car with a six figure mileage on the road for years to come.

Buying a CPO Car: More Facts

When investigating the CPO vs. used question, a lot of people ask, “What is the difference between used and certified pre-owned?” While both used and CPO vehicles have had previous owners, the big difference between used and CPO is the way CPO vehicles have been vetted. You can buy a used car from any used car lot, but a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle only comes from a dealership like BMW of Escondido.

Why’s this? It’s because CPO vehicles are subject to a rigorous inspection by BMW-certified technicians to ensure that they attain a level of quality above your standard used vehicle. A certified pre-owned vehicle comes with the following features:

• Model year is within five years of the current model year
• Generally less than 80,000 miles, sometimes up to 100,000 miles 
• A multi-point inspection
• Offered with extended warranties and/or limited powertrain warranties

A Used or CPO Vehicle Is Just Your Style at BMW of Escondido

Contact us today at BMW of Escondido to get your pre-owned vehicle journey started. Just because you’re buying a used or CPO vehicle doesn’t mean you have to skimp on features to fit your budget. When you drive with BMW of Escondido, your Poway drive has a team of people behind it to make the process a little bit better.