Germany: reasons why consumers bought a different used car than planned 2023

Published by
Mathilde Carlier,
May 27, 2024

As of October 2023, nearly a third of German consumers who purchased a used car different to what they planned originally intended to spend less money. Respondents also mentioned wanting another car brand or a better equipped car as reasons for their purchase.

Leading reason why German used car buyers reported purchasing a different car than planned, as of October 2023

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Release date

2024

Region

Germany

Survey time period

July to October 2023

Number of respondents

1,318*

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used car buyers

Method of interview

CAPI interview, questionnaire

Supplementary notes

Original survey question: "Originally, I wanted..."

* 56 percent of respondents reported purchasing a different used car than planned. 

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