For some car buyers, fuel economy has always been a top priority. However, the recent rising popularity of hybrids and EVs and the fluctuating cost of gasoline have brought the topic increased attention. Now, more people than ever are making fuel efficiency a prerequisite for any future vehicle purchase, as they seek to reduce emissions and operating costs and increase the time between fill-ups. And by buying used, the benefits of efficiency multiply.
A used fuel-efficient vehicle saves money upfront via a more agreeable purchase price and less tax, as well as down the road through lower insurance premiums and reduced gas spending. Additionally, buying used extends the life of an already produced vehicle whose initial manufacturing footprint has already been accounted for.
