tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318873732011-06-06T09:58:20.822-07:00Alex-miamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13491495903299527874noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31887373.post-1154497248809197982006-08-01T22:40:00.000-07:002006-08-02T01:08:49.023-07:00<strong></strong>The purchase of a new car is a serious investment. It is best that you do your homework before purchasing a new vehicle, to avoid ending up with a vehicle thats overpriced or just not right for your needs. Luckily, with the help of the internet, you can do all of your research directly online from the comfort of your home.<br /><br />Your first goal should be to figure out what type of vehicle is right for your family. Are you looking for a sports car, or do you have children and need a sedan, minivan or SUV? You need to consider how many seats you need and how much storage space for cargo.<br /><br />With todays rising gas prices, you may want to opt for the most fuel efficient type of vehicle. In other words, carefully compare the difference in gas mileage between two types of vehicles before choosing the one thats right for you. A sedan will likely use much less gas than a minivan, and if you dont need the extra seats or cargo room, you can save a significant ammount of fuel cost over the lifetime of a vehicle. Minivans and SUV's use similar ammounts of gas, depending on the size of the vehicle. A mini SUV may be a good choice over a full size SUV, saving you money every time you fill up at the pumps.<br /><br />After you know what type of vehicle you are shopping for, you can focus on a make and model. Be sure to read reviews from existing owners, they often times can save you from purchasing something that isnt going to make you happy.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31887373-115449724880919798?l=buyacartip.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex-miamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13491495903299527874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31887373.post-1154260684408355012006-07-30T04:58:00.000-07:002006-07-30T04:58:04.413-07:00<br /><br /><br /><strong>Financing considerations</strong><br><br />About 4 out of 5 new car purchases are financed, as few people can afford to pay $20,000 to $40,000 cash for one. Given this fact, its safe to assume that you will probably need to get a loan to pay for that nice new Saturn or Lexus. Hopefully, you already have a budget and know how much you can afford every month. If not, that should be your first consideration unless you dont have a problem with eating peanut butter sandwiches and macaroni for the next 3 5 years. For the majority of people, around 20% of their gross income will go towards a car loan, give or take a few percent. Thats a good bit of disposable income, so make the right choice the first time.<br /><br /><br />Having said that, your budget may not allow you to have the ride of your dreams. Choose carefully so as not to end up in the poor house while driving a slick new Porsche or Jaguar. Settling for a Ford or a Honda will not make you a bad person. Take other factors into consideration as well. The cost of insurance will be higher for a sports car or SUV than for a simple family sedan. These days gas mileage is also a major factor in the cost of owning a new automobile.<br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31887373-115426068440835501?l=buyacartip.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alex-miamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13491495903299527874noreply@blogger.com0