Benefits of Buying Used Equinox

All the ways you save money

Buying a used vehicle can save you money in many ways beyond the lower sticker price. When you buy a used Equinox, you may also pay less tax, and have more affordable registration fees and insurance premiums. More importantly, you bypass the bulk of the depreciation. Most vehicles lose more of their value early on — typically about 50% in the first 5-7 years. By buying used, you can have a car whose value remains more stable over time. In other words, if you buy a used Equinox and then sell it a few years down the line, you can get more of your money back than if you’d bought it new. All of this can add up to considerable savings.

Access to better features

Buying used is a great way to maximize your dollar. Say you’re working with a fixed budget: You could buy a new Equinox trim that fits in that budget, like an Equinox LS, or you could buy a used Equinox model with a higher-level trim or optional package for the same price, like an Equinox RS. Higher trim levels come with more standard equipment, such as heated seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote start technology, and standard all-wheel drive.

Keeping the best features

While vehicles like the Equinox are continually updated so that newer models feature upgraded technologies, they still have much in common across models from the same generation. For example, buying a 2018 Chevy Equinox gets you many of the same perks as a brand-new 2024 Chevy Equinox: the same overall design, the same touch-screen system, and the same standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone compatibility.

Crucially, they’re also just as practical. Every third-generation Equinox (2018-2024) has an impressive 63.9 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume. In fact, even if you go back to second-generation models (2010-2017), trunk space is virtually unchanged — and even a little higher when the second-row seats are raised. Buying used doesn’t make you have to compromise features for a lower price. Sometimes, you don’t have to compromise at all.

Long-lasting dependability

The Chevrolet Equinox is backed by a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, which can be transferred between owners, so it’s not too difficult to find a used Equinox with ongoing coverage. If you’re concerned about reliability, you can also buy pre-owned certified. This guarantees that the used Equinox has passed a 172-point inspection and comes with two manufacturer-backed warranties, including a 12-month/12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty. Other perks include roadside assistance, a scheduled maintenance program, and a free vehicle history report.

But even if not buying CPO, you can feel confident in the Equinox’s superior dependability. Year after year, it ranks consistently high in the J.D. Power Dependability Awards compared to other compact SUVs. In fact, it’s a multiple-time winner! When you buy a used Chevy Equinox, you can have the confidence that your money will have been well invested for years to come.

Wide selection of used Chevy SUVs in Fort Stockton, TX

At Amistad Motors, we regularly have used Chevrolet Equinox models in stock that may meet your needs. Our inventory is changing all the time, so make sure to keep an eye on it and explore any of the vehicle details relevant to you. If you see a used Equinox you like, call us at 866-549-1088 or visit our dealership in Fort Stockton, Texas, to let us know of your interest and schedule a test drive!