buying a car
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Buying a Car
By Ian BuckleyAided by Kelly Blue Book through blatant plagiarism.
You should consider: Price Value Image Method Safety
1:Knowing Your Shopping Style
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Look for a good balance between the
aforementioned tenets. For example, you might find a cheap car, but it might not be safe or attractive.
1: Part Two
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Let your car find you. Use “Perfect Car Finder.” Side by Side Comparison
2: Narrow Down Your List
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Narrow your search from every car ever made
to maybe a few that strike your fancy. That way you’ll have an easier time deciding.
2: Part Two
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Calculate affordability Loan/trade in Price New car Pre-owned car
3: Calculate what you can afford.
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Think in advance about how much the car will
run you. If you don’t, you might not have enough money and everyone in the car dealership will laugh at you.
3: Part Two
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Lots of data for the following: Safety Quality Opinions (Expert and Owner) Side by side comparison
4: Research Online
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Many know the internet as a place to watch
videos of cats. The internet, however, can also be used to research things, such as cars.
4: Part Two
This couple uses the internet to research cars. The guy is hoping the woman won’t see his internet history.
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Look at the following prices: Invoice price MSRP New Car Blue Book Value Optional Equipment
5: Know When the Price is Right
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Look at a variety of factors to make sure
you’re getting the best deal. Yes, Step 5 is pretty similar to Step 3. Here’s a graph:
5: Part 2
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6: Leasing V. Buying
Quick Glance Lease vs. Buy Lease Buy
Negotiate Price Yes Yes
Mileage Limits Yes No
Down Payment Yes Yes
Purchase Price/Lease Initial Value Taxable* No Yes
Monthly Payment taxable* Yes No
Higher Insurance Coverage Required Yes No
Can Modify the Vehicle No Yes
Own at End of Term No Yes
Like most cases of when you have two
options, one option is not always the clear-cut superior. That’s why you have to look at the pros and cons of what works for you.
6: Part Two
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Warranties Insurance The like.
7: Financing
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Make sure you know what you’re getting into
when you sign on for warranties and insurance, or those fellas at the dealership will rip you off.
7: Part Two
Consider selling your car: • Advertise online with for free on Craigslist. • Advertise online via a paid listing on eBay
Motors. • Advertise in local newspapers or printed selling
guides for a more local audience. • Place a Kelley Blue Book printed For Sale sign in
the vehicle's window and park it in a highly visible area (see sample). Start by finding your vehicle's Private Party value, then click "Print For Sale Sign" when the final pricing report is displayed.
8: Trade-ins
Selling in your old vehicle can make you some
sweet cheddar. Make sure you’re getting the best deal, though. That might mean not selling to the dealership.
8: Part Two
Options for buying include: Direct buy sites. Dealer Referral Buying Sites Manufacturer sites
9: Buying Options
There are a variety of sites on the ol’
interwebs that can help you make your decision. This step is a little redundant, but whatever.
9: Part Two
Things to consider for the test drive: Tires Comfort Noise Acceleration/Braking Handling
10: The Test Drive
The test-drive is the ultimate way to ascertain
that the dealer isn’t pulling a fast one on you. Make sure you check the crap out of that car.
10: Part Two
This bad boy right here. I ran out of time, so I
can’t really do the other stuff. God bless America.
My dream car:
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