Bakkies are a fundamental South African vehicle. Despite being functional vehicles for farmers, they are also great for driving in big cities. If you like off-road adventures, a bakkie is for you!
If you are considering a used bakkie, the below points might help you feel more confident in your decision.
Minimal Depreciation
Once you drive a vehicle off the showroom floor, the bakkie’s value immediately depreciates. After owning the bakkie for a few years, it will continue losing value. This means that you will eventually be paying for a bakkie that costs much less than what it did when it was new.
Buying a used bakkie means that you will not experience any depreciation and will therefore save you money in the long run. Any model between 3-5 years old is still considered relatively new, so you will not have to compromise on quality.
Lower Your Impact on the Environment
Buying a used bakkie or bakkie means that it will have a lower impact on the environment compared to a brand-new bakkie. This is because there is no need to have a brand-new vehicle built, instead, you are recycling an old one.
When buying a used vehicle, you need to ensure that there are no issues that could lead to the vehicle using more fuel than it should be using, as this will release more noxious fumes in the air. When purchasing your vehicle, be sure to ask the dealer if there are possible issues with the vehicle’s engine, as you do not want the fuel consumption to be increased.
Up-to-Date Safety Features
You can easily buy a used bakkie that has up-to-date safety features, and it will be a much lower price! With vehicle technology ever-evolving, you can now find a used bakkie that provides extensive safety features for a much more reasonable price. These days when buying a used vehicle, you do not have to compromise on safety or new features such as stability control, reverse cameras, ABS, and airbags.
A used vehicle will already have all of these updated features which can be found in new models, however, you will benefit from these features at a much more affordable price.
Easily Customisable
When you purchase a new vehicle, you may experience issues with the manufacturer when wanting to customize it. With a used bakkie, you can easily add or remove parts and features until you are happy. You also can paint the vehicle colour of your choice without voiding the warranty of a new bakkie.
Before going forward with any customization, you should do the necessary research on the features that bakkies have and what they are able to accommodate. You may discover that you would much rather prefer a canopy instead of a colour-coded bumper.
Bakkies are the Best
When looking to buy a bakkie, you do not need to resort to immediately looking at new ones. Used bakkies are the ideal choice if you do not have a high budget, while still wanting all the features and benefits that come with a new one.
As discussed, one of the main benefits is that you will have very little to no depreciation, allowing the bakkie to hold its value for years to come. Your impact on the environment will be significantly lower and you will still be able to enjoy all the updated safety and technology features that are found in new bakkies.
Next time you are considering buying a bakkie – explore the used and pre-owned bakkie options first!
