Aşin Automotive General Manager Okan Erdem said, “Second-hand luxury cars have become advantageousHe drew attention with his statement.
The following was mentioned in the press release shared on this subject: “While the zero kilometer vehicle market broke its record in 2024, the second-hand vehicle market also got its share of activity in the third and fourth quarters of the year. Even though new models are being launched one after another, the prices of new-mileage vehicles are pushing the limits due to factors such as increased safety equipment, GSR2 obligation and technological “toys”, and increasing exchange rates, albeit limited. Okan Erdem, General Manager of Aşin Automobile, stated that in the second hand market, where prices have been balanced due to the effect of high loan interest rates, there are hundreds of premium car alternatives between 5-15 years old at the price of a zero kilometer compact car under today’s conditions. For example, today you can easily buy a 2016 Mercedes C180 for the price of a new Peugeot 308 or a 2014 BMW 318i for the price of a Fiat Egea.”
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Stating that there is no visible opportunity in cars between 0-2 years old, Erdem pointed out that there are alternatives suitable for every need in luxury cars between 2010-2020 and added: “Even though new cars are more advanced in terms of technology, they do not reach the level of quality, workmanship, comfort and performance that relatively old luxury cars have. It is a fact well known to enthusiasts that the quality of workmanship and materials is decreasing and technology is being compromised with each passing year. “The maintenance of luxury vehicles is not as expensive as one might think.”
Erdem warns against the risk of hiding past damage and malfunctions in luxury vehicles. “Choosing corporate companies that have prepared the car for sale both cosmetically and mechanically and stand behind the product they sell, will help consumers make a happy purchase. For example, we present each car we offer for sale to customers by completing its deficiencies.” he said.