Buying a new vehicle is very exciting, but it can also be
overwhelming. There are so many options for car buyers today that the whirlwind
of makes, models, trims, and options(like advanced turbochargers and superchargers) can be dizzying.
Fortunately, taking a few things into consideration can help narrow your
choices and help you make the right decision.
The first and most important thing to define is the purpose
of your new vehicle. Are you shopping for a vehicle to take your three kids to
practice, or just to take you going as fast as possible through dangerous
mountain curves? Is it to get you to work every day, or to haul you and your
friends to the beach to surf? Carefully thinking and making a decision about
this alone will help tremendously in narrowing your choices, and to make you
satisfied with your new purchase.
Next is to decide a price range. This should be fairly easy
– decide how much of a car payment you can afford each month, then find out the
lowest car loan interest rate you qualify for. Your credit score will determine
the interest rate and loan amount you are able to take out. Then put the
numbers into an online loan calculator to determine a maximum amount you can
get a loan for. Now that you know an absolute maximum, it’s always wise to try
to find a vehicle under that maximum that still meets your needs.
You should be down to just a few select makes and models. At
this point you get to weigh all of the different options available in each
model – the fun stuff! Do you want a car with a more luxurious interior, or a
vehicle that is more technology-capable? Do you want a modern body-style, or
something aggressive? This is where you get to match your car to your
personality. Most of us have to drive our cars every day, so it’s best to pick
one you’re going to enjoy!
After you’ve indentified your main needs, you can also
employ the help of online car matching services. This free one from Edmunds.com can help suggest vehicles that will work
for you.
We hope you find just the vehicle you’re looking for. Happy
driving!
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