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