When to Upgrade Your CPO

For some, upgrading your car is something you do regularly, looking for new and better features whenever they are available. For others, a car upgrade only happens after you’ve run the car into the dirt. Wherever you may land on that spectrum, it is important to recognize the signs or milestones that indicate it may be time for a new ride.

At INFINITI of Dayton, a certified pre-owned car must meet a thorough list of criteria, undergoing a 167-point inspection to ensure that the car will last as long as you want it to. There are three main criteria that are taken into consideration for a certified pre-owned vehicle. Firstly, the vehicle must not have been in service for more than 60 months, or about 5 years. Secondly, the vehicle can’t have more than 60.000 miles on the odometer. Lastly, the car must have a clean CARFAX report and title history. This ensures that the certified pre-owned vehicle is reliable and in great condition. Because of these rigorous criteria, INFINITI of Dayton offers a factory-backed warranty that lasts up to six years, with no mileage limit for qualifying vehicles.

But when is it time to upgrade? The first thing you need to consider is whether or not your vehicle is meeting your needs. Technology develops rapidly, and new technology and safety features in cars may be something you need but are missing out on in an older model. Maybe your vehicle is not the right size or doesn't have features you want or need. Maybe you are looking into starting or expanding your family and need a larger car with more safety features. Or maybe you are ready to size down or find something more fuel efficient. Regardless of what features you are looking for, if your current vehicle doesn't have them, it may be time to upgrade.

Another indicator that it may be time to upgrade your CPO is the age and mileage of the car. Normally, the average vehicle lasts about 150.000 miles, with some give or take depending on a variety of factors. Around this time, you may consider upgrading to a vehicle with fewer miles or a newer model. This is especially true for when the cost of maintenance and repairs add up to more than half of the vehicle’s current value. Once maintenance costs reach that point, your best bet is to upgrade. Additionally, taking into consideration the vehicle’s current value is important when considering selling or trading in the car because car values depreciate quickly. The older the car, the less value you can get from it to put towards an upgrade.


Even if none of these factors apply, you may still want to upgrade: some people want the change of a new vehicle, some are looking for new features of technology, some like trying out something new. Regardless of reason, INFINITI of Dayton has a wide selection of new and certified pre-owned vehicles that come with a variety of benefits, like “Complimentary First-Year Maintenance; CARFAX's 3-year Buy Back Guarantee; a 3-month trial subscription to SiriusXM Radio; Emergency Roadside Assistance; Complimentary Courtesy Vehicles; and the INFINITI EliteTM Extended Protection Program.”