Find The Right Car---Decision Guide

Made to Order

It's Not Used

Warranty

Latest Gizmos
New
Safety
Parking Space How much garage or parking space do you have?
Higher Fuel Efficiency
and Lower Emission

Financing Cargo Capacity Do you need a lot of cargo capacity?

New or Second Hand
Maintenance

Price If only you are going to drive that car,

and you are not going to transport
2
Depreciation more than one person somewhere,
a two-seater should be fine.
Second Hand
Insurance Rates
If you usually transport 3-4 people but don't need
3-4 that much trunk space, a compact to mid-size
Choice
should be fine.
How Many People It Will Carry
Must be reliable, because I don't How to If you usually transport around 4 people
Reliable
want to spend too much on repairs. Choose Around 4
and need lots of trunk space,
then you should get a full-size sedan,
a Car a minivan, or an SUV.
Must be cheap on gas, because I drive a lot.
Fuel Cost If you have a large family and/or regularly
Before choosing your next car, Large Family transport about 5-6 people,
check its gas mileage and estimated annual fuel costs. you should get a van or minivan.

Highway You can drive a more expensive car for less money.

Surface Streets Type of Driving Leasing You can drive a new car, with the latest technology, every few years.

Off Road There are no trade-in hassles at the end of the lease.
Budget
You have more flexibility to sell the car whenever you want.

You can modify the car to your tastes.

Buying
There are no mileage penalties if you drive a lot.

In the long run, your car expenses will be lower.