10 Questions to Consider When Buying a New Car
Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by Janelle - 
Buying a new car should be something that is exciting. After all, you’ve arrived and are finally able to own that brand new car that you’ve had your eye on FOREVER. But before you consider the vehicle, consider the following questions:
- What kind of car do you need?
- How much can you afford?
- Should you lease or buy your next car?
- Have you considered all vehicles in that class?
- Have you considered all of the costs of ownership?
- Have you researched your options?
- Have you scheduled an appointment for a test drive?
- Do you know how to test drive a car and what’s involved?
- What happens after the test drive?
- Have you looked over the buyers cycle checklist?
When you are preparing to purchase a new car, you should never buy a car that you have an emotional attachment to because it will only wind up causing you heartache in the end. For example, I chose to purchase a sport utility vehicle because I liked the commercials and thought that I would look good in one. However, what I didn’t factor in was practicality such as the fact that I am a high mileage driver. This also helped to make the next decision for me NOT to lease a vehicle since I knew that I wouldn’t be able to keep my miles down.
When you become emotionally attached to one type of car or vehicle, it is often difficult to see any other vehicles outside of that little box you have built. If you have to, bring a friend or family member to the dealership or have them sit down and help you sort through ads online in order to keep you focused, grounded and on track to purchase the vehicle that is more suited to your current needs.
When you test drive a vehicle, pay close attention to any defects such as alignment, tire tread or other wear and tear as you are driving. These are things you will want to ask the salesperson about when you arrive back at the dealership.
Perhaps most importantly, however, is the fact that you should know what you can realistically afford to own. To help you in this regard, check the Edmunds financial calculator to help you estimate what your monthly payments would be. You can also go to Edmunds’ finance calculators in order to calculate your monthly auto loan payment versus your monthly lease payment.
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