Used Cars For Sale in Medford, OR (2024)

FAQs

What's the most sought after used car? ›

At the forefront of this trend are trucks, with used Ford F-150s taking the #1 spot. A used Ford F-150 in the United States currently averages $34,594.

The optimal time to purchase a used car is typically between 2 to 5 years old. Within this age range, the vehicle has already experienced the most significant depreciation, yet remains relatively new and in good condition.

For over 90 years, Kelley Blue Book has been The Trusted Resource for used car values, helping car owners understand what their used car is worth. Depending on the method of disposal, there actually may be more than one Blue Book Value for the consumer's car, truck or SUV.

Often, 100,000 miles is considered a cut-off point for used cars because older vehicles often start requiring more expensive and frequent maintenance when mileage exceeds 100,000.

Cars over 10 years old can still be reliable. Most vehicles can last well over a decade with proper care and maintenance. In fact, the average car on U.S. roads is now 12.5 years old, according to a study from S&P Global Mobility. Furthermore, a car doesn't really stop depreciating until it hits that 10-year mark.

60,000-70,000 miles: Most manufacturers' powertrain warranties expire in that range, and the second major maintenance is scheduled to occur. Selling before reaching those benchmarks will get you a better price for your car than selling afterward.

Cars.com is our top pick for selling a used car online. The company sets itself apart from other sites by offering a private sale option. Edmunds leads the way for buying a used car online since it makes it easy for consumers to research, buy, sell and appraise used cars.

Private Sale. You can likely get the most money for your car by selling it privately. This is because you're selling to the next owner directly instead of through a middleman like a dealership or car buying website.

What is the best website to buy used cars in the USA? ›

Since 1926, Kelley Blue Book has been one of the most trusted names in the auto industry. You might say we literally "wrote the book on car values". And today there's no better place to find the value of your current car than KBB.com.

When Not to Trade In a Car. Although there are exceptions to this rule — as there are for most rules — don't trade in a car that is worth less than what you owe. In other words, if you get less when trading it in than the loan payoff, don't do it.

Older high-end performance Porsches, Ferraris, Corvettes and collectible muscle cars from any year will usually rise in value, as will cheaper, nostalgia-inducing models like a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle of a 1970 Chevy Camaro.

Who is paying the most for used cars? After comparing multiple car buying websites, our team found CarMax pays top dollar for used vehicles. We received valuations from CarMax that were above the KBB trade value for each vehicle.

The top selling vehicle in the US is the Ford F-150 with 750,789 units sold in 2023. The best-selling cars (as in, a traditional sedan), is the Toyota Camry with 290,649 units sold in 2023.