Why are French used cars more cost-effective? What should you pay attention to when buying a French used car?

Many friends who want to buy a used car have noticed that people around them recommend that it is more cost-effective to buy a French car as a used car, and the cost-effectiveness is higher than that of other car series. What is the reason for the high cost-effectiveness of French used cars? If you want to buy a French used car, how should you choose? What are the things you need to pay attention to? Friends who have these questions can read the following article, I hope it will help you!

Why French used cars are more cost-effective

French cars have a high cost-performance ratio because they do not retain their value, and this is also forced by the market!

French cars had decent sales in the past few years, ranking 5th or 6th among joint venture brands. Looking at the current situation, it is really sad! According to statistics, this year French cars have a market share of an astonishing 0.7% in the national automobile market. They have been marginalized. The best-selling Peugeot 4008 has only more than 1,000 units but less than 2,000 units. Citroen and Peugeot dealers in many cities are trying to withdraw from the network. Some friends who still have feelings for French cars can't even find a local 4S!

Without sales, the ownership will naturally be small. With a small ownership, the residual value will be low. With a low residual value, sales will not increase. This is a vicious circle. Of course, the cost-effectiveness is indeed high!

What should you pay attention to when buying a French second-hand car

1. First of all, before buying a used car, it is best to go to a professional used car platform website to make a rough assessment of the car price so that you have a rough idea. Then go to the local used car market to make a choice, compare prices, and don't rush to buy.

2. When choosing a used car, you must make sure that the car is not an accident car, a water-damaged car, etc., and that it can be transferred smoothly. Do not buy a problematic car no matter how cheap it is, to avoid unnecessary trouble for yourself later.

3. Check the engine compartment of the car. Don't be fooled by the clean appearance. It is best to bring a knowledgeable friend to have a look and check the degree of wear of the screws and parts.

4. Use the mileage to roughly determine whether the degree of tire wear matches the mileage. Of course, it is not recommended to choose a car with too much mileage.

5. Finally, a test drive of the vehicle is also very important. Through a test drive you can judge the brake pads of the vehicle, whether the engine has any abnormal noises, etc. Of course, it is better to have an experienced person to help you check it out.

When is it suitable to buy a French car?

If you only use the car for a short time and will sell it soon after purchase, I personally do not recommend buying French cars because they do not retain their value and you will still suffer a large loss when you sell them. If you only use the car for a short time, you can consider Japanese cars, especially mainstream Japanese cars. You can buy them and drive them for a while and then sell them, and there is almost no loss.

For home use, French cars also have good quality performance and are relatively fuel-efficient, so they are still good for home use. Especially from the perspective of long-term use, used French cars are worth buying.