tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318869262011-06-07T03:08:59.012-07:00Tracy-miamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06397981111667883288noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31886926.post-1154497229592079442006-08-01T22:40:00.000-07:002006-08-02T08:34:10.906-07:00<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/31886926-115449722959207944?l=bestbuycar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Tracy-miamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06397981111667883288noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31886926.post-1154259951572882872006-07-30T04:45:00.000-07:002006-07-30T04:45:51.576-07:00<br /><br /><br /><strong>Getting to know the dealer</strong><br><br />When buying a new car, there isnt much opportunity for the dealer to rip you off. There are things to look out for, but the used car dealer can be shady, unscrupulous, even dishonest, so it is best to take care and be prepared before you ever step on the lot. We will mention some of the pitfalls of buying a new car in a later article, but for now lets concentrate on the most vulnerable scenario the used car lot.<br /><br />The best time to shop for a used car is definitely during daylight hours, and if its a nice sunny day as well thats even better. Daylight will ensure that you are able to look at the entire vehicle, inside and out, so that any visible flaws are noticed immediately. If there are any visible defects in the automobile, sometimes dealers will intentionally divert your attention to the finer points of the car so that you are less likely to notice that there is a defect. You dont want to be showing off the car and driving around with a friend later that day only to find out that there is a large hole on the passenger-side floorboard! Trying to buy a good, reliable, previously owned automobile when it is dark, raining or both is just a bad idea.<br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/31886926-115425995157288287?l=bestbuycar.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Tracy-miamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06397981111667883288noreply@blogger.com0