| The car you purchase today will probably be one of | | | | temperature inside the vehicle cooler. |
| the largest purchases you make in your lifetime. Taking | | | | Options for passenger comfort are the next thing you |
| your time and making logical fact based decisions and | | | | need to consider is what type of things you want or |
| not emotional ones will allow you to get the car you | | | | need inside the vehicle. Are power windows and seats |
| want and need and save thousands of dollars in the | | | | a necessity for you? Do you need heated seats and |
| process. There are a number of things you must | | | | 22 cup holders? Leather seats can be really |
| consider before running out to the dealer. | | | | uncomfortable in really hot weather. All star stadium |
| The first thing to consider when searching for a new | | | | music systems are great but if you only listen to talk |
| mode of transportation is your budget. Will you be | | | | radio or sports then a toned down system will save |
| paying cash? Will you be trading a car in or will you sell | | | | you money. |
| your current car yourself? Will you be financing the | | | | Maintenance costs are another item you must |
| purchase? If you are financing how much money have | | | | consider. Many cars can only be serviced by dealers |
| you accumulated for a down payment? A larger | | | | because of the specialized equipment available in |
| down payment will reduce your monthly payments. | | | | many cars today. Service by other than factory |
| Speaking of monthly payments, how much can you | | | | certified technicians may void any warranties and |
| afford? Remember along with a car payment comes, | | | | could be potentially dangerous. Many of the turbo |
| insurance, gas and maintenance. Sometimes buying a | | | | charged engines of today require premium gasoline to |
| car is the easiest part, the hardest part is affording to | | | | maintain their performance. These are all things that |
| drive and maintain it. | | | | add to the true cost of a vehicle. |
| What type of vehicle will your next car be? A car, | | | | The last item to discuss is the cost of insurance. |
| truck, SUV or crossover? A mini-van may be a | | | | Insurance is required and it is expensive. Even the so |
| perfect fit for a growing family but it may put a crimp | | | | called discount insurers can be expensive to use if you |
| on the lifestyle of a committed bachelor. Do you carry | | | | have a lead foot and a lot of traffic violations. |
| all the tools for the jobsite back and forth everyday? | | | | Depending on how you buy your car and the model |
| Are you going to take your vehicle into the back | | | | you may also be required to have much lower |
| woods? If not you may find the 4WD a little tough on | | | | deductibles and higher coverage resulting in expensive |
| the gas mileage and repair budget. If you are | | | | monthly or annual premiums. Before you go car |
| concerned about rough weather but will be driving on | | | | shopping talk with your insurance agent about different |
| the roads you may want to consider the many fine | | | | types of coverage for different types of vehicles and |
| AWD vehicles available today. Take a look at your | | | | how it affects you. Do not depend on generic quotes |
| lifestyle and then find the one that compliments your | | | | to get the best deal. |
| personality. | | | | This short article should get you thinking about the |
| If you are not a fanatic about washing your car, color | | | | things you need to consider before you purchase your |
| choice can play a big part in the decision you make. | | | | next car. Remember this is a purchase you will live |
| White and Black cars are extremely difficult to keep | | | | with for a while and many people will judge you based |
| really clean looking while tan, silver and brown hide dirt | | | | on the decision you make. Good Luck with this |
| well. If you live in a very warm climate you may wish | | | | purchase. |
| to move to a lighter color car as it will help keep the | | | | |