| Your car may be the second largest purchase you | | | | driving you do. Leather seats can be unbearable in |
| make in your lifetime. You must take your time and | | | | the summer months and generally harder to maintain. |
| not let it become an impulse decision. Before you go | | | | Do you listen to music often? The premium sound |
| out browsing dealer lots consider the following:How | | | | system might be a great idea if you do, however if |
| will I use my new car, truck or sport utility vehicle? A | | | | you only listen to talk radio then the standard |
| mini-van will fit fine in a large family but might be out | | | | system will be more than enough.Insurance rates. |
| of place in a singles life. Do you go off-road a lot but | | | | Take into consideration the insurance rates before |
| still like to carry more than 2 passengers, go for the | | | | you start you car buying quest. A Honda may be |
| SUV. Trucks have come along way with most | | | | significantly cheaper to insure than the Ferrari that |
| comforts available in today's truck rivaling luxury cars. | | | | caught your eye last week. Talk with your insurance |
| But do you really need that to carry construction | | | | agent to find out about how cars are classified. |
| equipment to the job site?If you do not go off-road, | | | | Sports cars generally raise premiums while family cars |
| do not buy a 4 wheel drive truck. The extra weight | | | | tend to lower them.Who will service the vehicle? |
| will only decrease gas mileage and increase | | | | Having a dealership close by can be a blessing. If |
| maintenance costs. Afraid of the snow? Look to the | | | | there are no dealerships nearby, buy a domestic car |
| variety of AWD vehicles on the market which | | | | which most mechanics can work on. It is also |
| provide excellent traction in the snow and also more | | | | important to examine the warranty offered before |
| economical operation. Take a serious look at your life | | | | making a decision.I hope the few comments and |
| and find the vehicle that most compliments your | | | | suggestions above have given you some things to |
| lifestyle.Color choices. This is a personal preference | | | | think about. Never rush into a new or used car |
| but rational can come into play. In warmer climates, a | | | | purchase. Always take some time to think it over. If |
| lighter colored car will stay cooler. Certain cars are | | | | it helps, get out a piece of paper and write down the |
| easier to keep clean. White and black are the worst | | | | pros and cons of all the vehicle you are considering. |
| while tan, silver, and brown hide dirt quite well.Interior | | | | Writing down this information is often all you need to |
| options. Do you need the heated seats? Well that | | | | get you thinking practically and on your way to |
| depends on where you live and how much winter | | | | making a good selection. |