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Friday 16 September 2011

Matching The Best Used Car To Your Present Lifestyle

By Billy Moss


The main thing you need to consider when buying a used car is to consider your present lifestyle. For instance, you wouldn't want to buy a 4-wheel drive in an area with smooth terrain and paved roads, nor would you want to buy a Lotus Elise to navigate the snowy roads in the wintertime. However, these automobiles use more gasoline than a compact car. So, if gasoline consumption is at the top of your list for concerns, a smaller automobile may be the best option.

When you purchase a used car, it's also important to understand the varying cost of insurance. Automobile coverage for an SUV, for example, is more expensive than a smaller vehicle. Sports cars or muscle cars, such as a Dodge Challenger or Chevy Camaro, would also have higher insurance premiums.

The next thing to consider is the style of the used car. Parents would be best advised to buy a station wagon, van or SUV, as these vehicles can fit a large amount of people inside while still leaving enough free storage. Single motorists can opt for smaller automobiles - they're easy on the petrol consumption and do what is "asked of them", which is serve as a simple mode of transport.

A fourth thing consider would be the number of miles that have been driven on the used car of your choice - perhaps you are planning to travel long distances? Another selection will include the choice of either an automatic or manual transmission. What about doors? Do you a prefer two or four door automobile? And not too many people think about the choice of doors even when the options are in front of them. A four-door used car would be a better choice for family men and women, for instance, as it becomes more confident to load up groceries or luggage, while passengers, especially the kids, can climb in and out easily.

Cloth or leather - let us now discuss the used car options for the interior of the automobile. There are advantages and disadvantages to each, so which one piques your interest the most? Consider that a cloth interior is extremely prone to getting stained, and leather is a simple and convenient choice for cleaning up spills. But on the other hand, cloth interiors provide the utmost of comfort when the weather hits 32 degrees and up, while leather interior can make you go "OUCH!" when you touch it in the summer months. Read up on maintenance requirements as both cloth and leather have their own.

When searching for the perfect used car to fit your lifestyle, carefully consider the cost before deciding to purchase. Monthly payments can be high even on a used car, so think about the budget and what you can afford prior to signing on the dotted line.




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