Shop New or Shop Certified Pre-Owned; Which One Should You Choose?

While you can generally find a great mainstream name for under $30,000 and have a new car that has no miles on it, except for test drive miles, and have the new car smell, is this really the best way to spend your money on a vehicle? With the wide variety of Certified Pre-Owned programs that verify for you that a car is in pristine condition even after being owned by someone else wouldn’t you feel even better if you could buy a luxury car for about the same money as you would a new mainstream one? If you still aren’t sure, let’s take a look at some of the best Certified Pre-Owned luxury cars you can buy for under $30,000 and then you can make your choice.

2012 Volvo S80 – As a full sized luxury car this is one that will give you the comfort and safety features that you want to enjoy on any road and have the power that you desire from under the hood. You can find many of these cars for a good price and some even start as low as $21,357 for you to pay about the same as you would for a new compact sedan that won’t have anywhere near the features this car has to offer you.

2012 Infiniti EX – With the depreciation already gone on this car you will only pay for what this beauty is worth and it is worth plenty. This car offers a great ride space and the size and style you want. The Infiniti lineup has always been lauded for the handling ability and the EX is no different. You can carry the cargo you need to in this car and have a sporty sedan that has the style you want while only paying a price of $27,552 to make this your next great car and have a wonderful luxury ride in your driveway for your needs.

2012 Mercedes- Benz GLK-Class– This is an SUV that has the style you need and the ride you can love. As one of the last versions with the boxy design you will have more space inside this SUV than some of the newer ones to make this a vehicle you can drive wherever you need to go. These SUVs are going for as little as $27,979 and offer you a fantastic 3.5-liter V6 engine that can put out 268 horsepower to give you all the drive you will ever need to have in a vehicle that has a ton of features for you to enjoy.

2012 BMW X3 – For around $29,368 you will find one of the most active and athletic SUVs to ever hit the market. BMW was well ahead of some of the styling geniuses at other companies when they made this SUV and this beauty gives you what amounts to a 3-Series in SUV form. This beauty is powered by a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that offers you 240 horsepower and is attached to an eight-speed automatic transmission to give you one of the most enjoyable and smooth rides on the market. BMW has a habit of making vehicles that are fun to drive and you can have one you will love at this price.

2012 Infiniti G – As a sedan that is truly one that can match up with the BMW 3-Series, Mercedes- Benz C-Class and Audi A4 the Infiniti G is not just a great choice it’s one of the least expensive on this list. At a price of $19,229 you won’t find too many mainstream compact sedans for this price, but you can certainly enjoy a midsized luxury car that is only a few years old and has been certified to be one of the best cars you can drive with all the luxury items that Infiniti has to offer.

2012 Cadillac CTS – As the sports sedan you want to drive the CTS is a car that has the looks that you want and the power that makes it a leader among the European rivals. This car has had the performance perfected for years and one from 2012 could cost you as little as $21,766 which is an easy to live with price for a car that has shown off at the track and is ready for you to enjoy driving it. You want a car that has style and sophistication but also brings the muscle, this is the one to drive.

2012 Acura TL – This is a car that straddles a fine line between being the comfortable cruising car and a high performance sports sedan and it does this beautifully. At the price of $22,654 how could you go wrong with a luxury car that comes with Super Handling AWD that is much better than what any competitor has ever put on their car for the AWD system. You will love the driver assistance systems that are part of this car and will appreciate the fact that Acura made a car that is fun to drive and elegant as a cruiser as well.

2012 Audi A5 – This is the coupe you wanted to drive in 2012 but couldn’t afford it when it was new. Guess what, it’s one you want to look at as a CPO offering that you can enjoy the drive of the dynamic powertrain and the responsive steering. As a beautifully crafted and well-equipped ca the A5 has held a soft spot in our hearts for years and now that a few years have passed you can find this beauty for as little as $27,733 to make it the car you enjoy driving for several years to come.

2012 Lexus ES – The ES is a car that you know is meant to be luxury and gives you the ability to enjoy the drive while only using regular 87 octane gasoline. Because of this, the ES is more than just a great car at a fantastic price as a certified pre-owned model, but it’s one that makes a lot of sense. Enjoy the Mark Levinson audio system and the heated and ventilated seats while only paying around $25,987 for this car to be yours, which is less than most midsized sedans from the mainstream names.

2012 BMW 3 Series – You had to know this car was going to show up on this list. The 3 Series has been one of the most loved luxury cars in the world and is considered the best driving car on any road. With a price of only $26,061 you can find this car as one that you want to drive and see what all the fuss is about for the car that has been known to be a fantastic drive. Be warned, you will smile when you drive this car and it has a tendency to seek out the curviest road in your area to be a lot of fun for you to drive.