Nytimes iconNytimesSep 11, 2026

Why Cheap Used Cars Are So Hard to Find

A three-year-old car was the sweet spot for buying used cars, since they have passed the peak of depreciation.

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A three-year-old car was the sweet spot for buying used cars, since they have passed the peak of depreciation.

A three-year-old car was the sweet spot for buying used cars, since they have passed the peak of depreciation. But they now average about $33,000.

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A three-year-old car was the sweet spot for buying used cars, since they have passed the peak of depreciation.

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