April 25, 2012

Your Quick Guide To Buy New Cars

By Rob Paine


A new car is something everybody will always be pleased to have. It could be a vehicle you have continually dreamed of having, one you wish you have for a particular reason, or just, one you require. A lot of citizens start of by buying a second hand or pre-owned car as that's a safe way to begin, not just getting used to driving responsibilities, but also familiarizing with the maintenance schedules and expense planning. Of course, once you are all set to go ahead and get a new vehicle, there are certain points to keep in mind.

When deciding on the make and model, your choice is made very easy if you have a particular car in mind, so you just go ahead and buy it. But, if you have a few vehicles in mind, you need to go produce your shortlist, and then consider it based on various criteria that determine how good the cars you have chosen fare against your expectations.

Looks, power and other numbers may fool you quite often, but that should not be the case. Make sure you opt for reputed brands, not just on recommendations of associates who may already own that particular vehicle, but from some unbiased reviewers from reputed motor publications as well. Looks are subjective, and one man's beauty may be the other man's beast.

Firstly, your usage. Will you be using the automobile in the city or the suburbs with the odd journey out of town? If your vehicle is going to spend more time about town, you could have a big motor with lots of horsepower, if that's what drives you. Comfort should always be a priority no matter which way you go. So, if the vehicle is not fast, make sure it's comfy and reliable. On the other hand, if you travel out often, is it for business, or with family?

If it's the former, you'll need an executive sedan - comfortable, reliable and one that can keep you cool in different kinds of situations that can get you hot, as well as ensure your safety. Your selection should definitely be one of the Germans makers, Japanese makers or a Ford.

If you travel with family, you'll need room, comfort and safety. Think about a sports wagon, or a saloon with a big boot. If you're the adventurous kinds, looking at a crossover or an SUV would be a great idea. Seating flexibility, luggage space and towing ability if needed, will be some more areas to focus on as well. Ford, Volkswagen, Honda, Toyota or Volvo are the makers you need to look at if a no-nonsense family vehicle at a good price is what you are looking for.

Then comes the brand. If you are brand-conscious, you might just end up going in for a pricier buy. Nonetheless, think about the brand value in the market. The resale worth of the model you intend to purchase. Research on when the current model was launched, it's variants, and when a successor is due. A number of vehicles are also known to have a few niggles or missing certain simple basic features, but those can be pretty bearable if they are something you do not use regularly. Avoid going for the highest variant if it has paraphernalia, you'd like to have, but rarely use. You can always buy a lower variant and pick out some good accessories you need. That would be a good value choice.

Whichever way you go, make certain you consider the comfort, reliability and performance aspects apart from looks and appeal. And make certain you test drive your entire shortlist before making a decision. If it's a family vehicle, take them along on all your test drives. You never know who might spot something great, or something you need to avoid.




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