The Complete Guide to Buying a Used Sedan Well Looking for a ...

What is a sedan?

A sedan car is considered a mid-range, stable and comfortable road car. That's why they hold the title of the best-selling and most popular cars on the market. The length of a large sedan or premium sedan is between 5 and 5.20 meters. Compact sedans are between 4.40 and 4.70 meters, and classic sedans between 4.70 and 5 meters.

These so-called road cars are just as suitable for going on vacation as for city ​​trips. Sedans are cars with 4 or 5 doors, which can comfortably accommodate 4 to 5 passengers as well as carry luggage. They represent one of the oldest categories of cars to exist. Sedans can be entry-level or mid-range, and have always stood out over high-end models.

Sedans are often the backbone of manufacturers, as is the case for the German Audi, BMW, or Mercedes, or the English Bentley, Jaguar or Rolls Royce. They are the symbol of the automotive know-how of manufacturers even if the craze for these cars has waned in Europe in recent years.

Sedans have two types of bodywork, called hatchbacks and notchback (engine bay, passenger compartment, trunk). The hatchbacks are very popular in Europe, while the notchbacks are more popular in Asia or America.

There are different types of sedans

Compact family sedans (Peugeot 308, Volkswagen Golf): With a length ranging from 4.10 to 4.60 meters, these compact sedans often have a station wagon version which allows greater practicality. Family sedans (Audi A4, Volkswagen Passat, Peugeot 508): these are ranges of comfortable cars that provide sufficient space for a family. They measure between 4.60 and 4.90 meters and also have a station wagon variant. They are often cars popular with professionals (drivers, taxis, sales executives, etc.) because their road services are excellent on long-distance trips. Long-haul vehicles (Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Volvo S90): often categorized as being mini-limousines, they are around 5 meters in length and have a three-body profile (notchback), that is to say, the engine, the passenger compartment and the trunk. They feature all the new technologies from the manufacturers and offer high-end dynamic services. Limousine-type sedans (Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Jaguar XJ): this category is mainly made up of German brands and English. We focus here on luxury, noble materials, but also technologies combining autonomy and connected systems. These vehicles are very expensive to buy new but often suffer significant depreciation, which means they can be found again after a few years at fairly attractive prices. However, it should be kept in mind that these cars are very technological and more expensive to use, due in particular to the large engines (V6, V8, etc.)

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How to choose the right used sedan?

The peculiarities of a sedan car Bodywork: it helps us get to know the car's experience. This is because a tired sedan will often be compared to the wear and tear that shows up on the body. Be sure to check it carefully, and because of their length these cars are vulnerable to the bumpers. Despite the generalization of reversing radars and even reversing cameras, knocks and scratches are not isolated cases. The engine: this is an important point. Rely on the mileage, the types of trips the previous owner made, driving habits and the maintenance log. You will gain the health of your future car. Sedans are cars made to go a lot. Beware of a tired car with few kilometers. The meter could have been tampered with by a dishonest seller. Take a look at the service history and make sure everything is there and that everything matches. Interior: Once 100,000 km have been reached, wear does not only affect the body but also the interior of the vehicle. Thus, in the absence of regular maintenance, the leather will tend to be damaged at the level of the seat, the side reinforcements, or on the steering wheel and the gear lever will tend to be damaged at the level of the seat. , side reinforcements, or on the steering wheel and gear lever. You will see signs of friction, especially on the door sills, the front seat backs, or on certain plastics, in particular on the door sills, the front seat backs, or on certain plastics, or even holes and scratches. So don't forget to inspect the interior of the car. More rarely, you will be surprised to find holes, or scratches on the plastics. This is a good indicator that can corroborate the statements of maintenance documents and the condition of the body. Equipment: these are driving and comfort aids. They vary between different models, from year to year, but also from brand to brand. Find out what options you want and if the vehicle you want has them. Sedans are generally generously equipped: it is therefore not uncommon to find leather inside, xenon or LED lights, GPS, radars and / or a reversing camera, automatic air conditioning, etc. The new sedans will have more safety equipment and semi-autonomous driving.

How to guarantee the purchase of my used sedan?

It is true that, even of occasion, the purchase of a sedan remains an investment. And for such an investment, it is better not to make a mistake and make the right choice.

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