Car Buying Checklist – What Are the Most Important Features to You?
Apr. 7th, 2010 by admin
Car buying checklists not only help you list the most important features you need or want in a car but let you go out in the market place with a more narrowed vehicle search so you can make that all important decision called the Product Decision. Asking yourself these two important questions will help you come up with the best car buying checklist.
What vehicle body type do I need: sedan, station wagon, s.u.v, four-wheel drive…?
An Important starting question because you don’t want to buy a 2 door sedan or sports car if you’re going to start a family because a sports car lacks space, accessibility and practicality. Researching different vehicle body types that car manufactures offer using the internet before going out in the market place will help you decide which of the following is important to you:
- space
- convenience
- Accessibility – rear compartment
- Practicality
- Looks and styling
- Off road use
- Towing capacity
After deciding what body style would suit your needs best you can then find different vehicle manufacturers that offer that body style in the car size of your choice.
What is my budget?
Every car buyer needs to have a budget. Having a budget helps you to prioritize the many features car makers offer. Choosing bigger features like transmission type or engine size can be easier than deciding if you need smaller features like electric windows or manual windows. When choosing smaller features try to think about the benefits not only to the driver but regular passengers as well. Some smaller features with big benefits include:
- Electric windows – convenience, driver operated, prevent kids from operating when in back seat.
- Electric side mirrors – quick an easy to adjust for non regular driver.
- Safety features like ABS brakes – Safer for wet weather driving or on icy roads.
- Fog Lights – safer for country driving
- DVD players – keep the kids amused on long trips
If you go out in the market place without a car buying checklist you will exhaust yourself because there are so many makes and models on the market. A successful car sales person is one who asks the right questions to help you find the right car so you can make a product decision but be warned not all do. By doing your car research on the internet you will have more confidence and control when talking to sales people because you will have a car buying checklist of what are the most important features to you.