According to Khabar Online, once upon a time, buyers who couldn’t afford a used car used to go to the second-hand market; A market that was searched with a little bit, he found a used car for a few years, but it was usable, and he got the car at a lower cost. Now that old image is fading fast. The price of some used cars has reached figures that were unimaginable even for a zero car a few years ago, and the buyer has to set aside a budget of several billions to choose between several common options.
Tabnak wrote in a news: The data published from the monitoring of used car advertisements until 18 Aban 1405 has a number to ponder: the price of used cars has increased by 29 percent from 22 September to that date, while the growth of the Azad dollar in the same period has been reported by 16 percent. These data are prepared based on the suggested prices of sellers and comparison of cars of the same model, type and body condition; Therefore, they should not be considered equivalent to the definitive price of transactions, but they are an important sign to see the direction of market movement.
A look at the advertisements of recent days also shows that the title “Economic Car” does not necessarily mean a cheap car anymore. The 2009 model Pride with a box has 350,000 kilometers and a few paint spots. It is advertised in one of the November price lists with the figure of 565 million Tomans. The 2014 Tiba with a box has been priced at 915 million Tomans with 174,000 kilometers and one paint stain, and the price for an automatic Dena Plus model 2019 model is 2 billion and 800 million Tomans. These are advertised prices, not transaction documents; But these figures show that the buyer has to pay a heavy price to enter the second-hand market.
Cheaper than zero, but not necessarily cheap
The buyer’s problem is not only the rising car price. In the used market, he faces a set of risks that do not exist in the purchase of a zero car, at least in this way: accident history, hidden repairs, mileage manipulation, engine and gearbox condition, wear and tear of the suspension system, and the cost of parts that may show up after the purchase. A car advertised at a lower price may not be the first economic choice after body and technical expertise and some necessary repairs.
The price difference between two apparently similar cars is sometimes so large that the buyer cannot make a sure decision without a detailed expert. A high-performance Peugeot 206 with a painted body cannot be compared to a low-performance, unpainted one simply because of the similarity of the model and year of manufacture. The used market more than ever needs transparency in the declaration of vehicle records; Something that is not yet available in many advertisements in an integrated and verifiable form.
On the other hand, an increase in the price of used cars does not necessarily mean a boom in deals. The seller might put a higher price on the car, but the buyer can’t afford it and the deal is delayed for weeks. More ads and higher prices alone do not mean more sales. To measure the real situation of the market, the number of final transactions, the distance between the offer price and the final price, and the duration of the sale of the car should also be checked.
Buyer between two difficult choices
The used car market is now facing a contradiction; On the one hand, the buyer is driven to this market due to zero car prices, and on the other hand, the growth of prices has made him miss the same alternative route. A person who a few years ago could choose between several acceptable cars with a limited budget, today may have to go for an older model, higher performance or a car with an unknown body history or a more casual look.
This situation is more difficult for families who consider the car not a capital item, but a means of daily commuting. They are usually not looking for acceleration and luxury facilities; They want a car that has predictable maintenance costs, parts can be found, and every little breakdown won’t blow the family’s monthly budget. When the purchase price rises and maintenance costs increase, choosing a used car becomes a risky decision.
The second-hand market is still cheaper than the second-hand market, but this comparison alone does not say anything about people’s purchasing power. The issue is how much of the buyer’s income and savings should be given up to get a healthy and reliable car. When even a car that has been used for a few years is out of the reach of a large part of the applicants, the second-hand market can no longer be considered as the savior version of the car market; This market is repeating the same disease as the zero market with an older image.
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