Most car makers have some sort of certified used car program these days. Toyota goes beyond, though, with their new program, effective March 1st, 2011... you get protection approaching what you would get with a new car!
If you buy a Toyota certified used vehicle from a dealer now, here is what it means:
- 12 month/12,000 mile comprehensive warranty from date of purchase
- 1 year unlimited roadside assistance
- 160 point quality assurance inspection (174 for hybrids)
- Free CarFax report
- Same financing rates as new cars!
It's hard to beat that... the same financing rate as new cars, an entire year of unlimited roadside assistance, and a 12 month/12,000 mile comprehensive warranty, meaning you're pretty much covered for any problems for that first year.
If you want to buy a car, but don't want to deal with the depreciation from buying a new car, it's hard to go wrong with a Toyota certified used car!