what is the difference between Pre-owned and Used car?

Question

what is the difference between Pre-owned and Used car?If it's same then why different words?If not then what should we keep in our mind if we are looking for used car?

Answer 1

They're the same. Who knows why they use a different word. I always buy used. If you're buying from a private person, then ask if you can take the car to a mechanic and have it looked at. If they say no, tell them to kiss you azz. A dealer won't let you do that so you're just going to have to roll the dice when you buy from them.

Answer 2

They are the same. "Used" sounds less desirable than pre owned. Would you want a girlfriend who was used by another guy, or dated another guy before you?

Answer 3

Pre-Owned means you pay more for the used car.

Certified Pre-Owned, means you pay for the certification that says "Yes, I certify, this is a used car. And I'm upping the price to 8,000!"

Used Car means, it's simply, a used car, and no professional, has said, or certified, it as one.



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I mean, come on... if it's not new. It's pre-owned. Which means. Previously Owned. Which means, someone else bought it and used it before you. Which means it's used. Which means.



Gosh! A Car that's not new!

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The end.

Answer 4

Difference = marketing.



With regard to buying a "used car", the only major difference is ones that are "certified pre-owned". In that case the dealer/manufacturer is providing a warranty on the car that you wouldn't normally get. The certified pre-owned cars are generally the cream puffs that really were driven by someones grandmothers only on Sunday to go to church, they also carry a higher price.

Answer 5

Pre-owned is just a nice way of saying used car. It sounds better to buyers, so it is used more often by car retailers.

There is no difference between them.

Though I would recommend using a reputable dealer, not a "mom-and-pop" place.

A reputable dealer is more likely to sell you a good car.

Answer 6

pre owned is normally what car dealerships call it. it has no different meaning. car dealerships just think it sounds better because used implies that it is worn out of its new state

Answer 7

Because Used Cars does not market as well as pre-owned. Some dealers dont care and still use "Used Cars". Its all about customer perception.

Answer 8

play on words there the same pre owned just sounds fancier

Answer 9

Wow, remember: there are no stupid answers, just stupid people answering questions. PREOWNED AND USED ARE THE SAME THING!

Answer 10

Whats the difference between a house and a home ?



"Pre-owned" doesn't conjure up the negative thoughts that "used car" does.



But they are EXACTLY the same thing.



Which sounds better a problem or an "opportunity for improvement" ?



When you are buying, consider them used cars and houses.



When you call a house a home, it conjures up a comfy notion and you wont be able to negotiate the best price. Ditto for considering the used car "pre-owned".

Answer 11

The difference between USED and PRE-OWNED is about $500.

It just sounds like it was babied.

Answer 12

They're the same thing. Pre-owned just sounds better than used. It's all about marketing. Most people would perceive pre-owned as higher quality than used and so to improve sales dealers say certified pre-owned or pre-owned rather than used.

Answer 13

"Pre-owned" is simply a fancy term for "used" cars that became popular with car dealers in the 1990s.



The term was originally used by high-end makers like Mercedes and Lexus who recognized that used cars provided dealers an excellent profit source. The term "used cars" however brought to mind images of scam artists selling pieces of junk so they needed a new description that befit their "snooty" images.

Answer 14

It's about $1,000. difference. No kidding. I looked at a Honda many years ago and it was a "Used car", I asked if it was a Honda certified Pre-owned. The dealer said it can be for $1000.

Answer 15

typically a pre-owned goes thru a more rigorous inspection and will have the warranty still in tack from the manufacturer. it transfers once you register it in your name. Used implies no warranty usually- as is - or whatever the used dealer gives u. Pre-owned is usually followed by certified. That's what I usually buy to be safer. or buy used and buy a warranty policy from a reputable car warranty Insurance company. Many players in the market now but do not go with the cheapest as they may not be around tomorrow.

Answer 16

A pre-owned car is pre owned

Answer 17

Pre-owned sounds prettier.

Answer 18

I have noticed that the top of the line recent used cars are called pre-owned more than the rest of the cars. I have only driven used cars.

Answer 19

Certified Pre-owned has to pass a dealer inspection and has a warrenty from the company. used doesnt have anything usually, mabye 30 or 90 days from the dealer. If they just say pre-owned and not certified, then its just word play and it doesnt mean anything

Answer 20

I do believe Pre Owned is one owner, if its a used car a few or a lot of people owned it before.

Answer 21

sometimes the 'used' car is a lease return or a car thats been used by the dealer...always take the car to a mechanic you know, to look at...that way you know what you're getting in to before you actually try and buy it.

Answer 22

better salesmen.



Pre-owned usually infers that there was a factory inspection or something done to be above a simple used car.