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| Buying the right car |
14 Aug |
It may seem obvious, but when you’re standing there in the dealership and that sports car with the fire-engine exterior and buttery leather seats is calling your name, one of the most important factors may go right out the window: consider what you really NEED!
Also along those lines, consider the practicality of features over the aesthetics. For example, if you live in Phoenix, Arizona, even though that four-door sedan is practical in every other way, if you buy the midnight black one because you think it looks the best, you just made a big mistake, one that you - and your family - is going to be feeling every time you get in that car in July.
Let your fingers do the walking. It’s not always necessary to walk around dealership after dealership in this day and age to find that perfect car. Research and browse for your cars online. If you look at local dealerships or sellers, you can still get that test drive, without all the pressure (or temptation) that you would find by wandering aimlessly around a lot.
Speaking of test drive: DO IT. Most of us wouldn’t choose a life partner without a first date, so don’t even think about putting said partner and your offspring in a car that you haven’t tested firsthand to be safe, secure, and comfortable.
Keep these tips in mind and you’ll be well on your way to the ride of your life.
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