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What factors do you use to justify a car purchase?
Posted on 2/17/13 at 4:23 pm
Posted on 2/17/13 at 4:23 pm
I am interested in the board's opinion on what factors play in to making a car purchase?
A handful of factors on my list:
- Gas mileage
- New/Used
- Purpose for vehicle
- Affordable insurance
- Car ratings/reports
A handful of factors on my list:
- Gas mileage
- New/Used
- Purpose for vehicle
- Affordable insurance
- Car ratings/reports
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Posted on 2/17/13 at 4:24 pm to RickAstley
I think the most important one (and perhaps so obvious that you intentionally left it off) is the condition of your current vehicle
Posted on 2/17/13 at 4:26 pm to RickAstley
-Brand
-Role
-Comfort
-Condition
-Cost
-Role
-Comfort
-Condition
-Cost
Posted on 2/17/13 at 4:52 pm to RickAstley
Joy... and what I'm willing to pay for it.
Posted on 2/18/13 at 10:42 am to RickAstley
The biggest mistakes I've seen are buyers who did not seriously consider 'purpose.'
I know people who had jobs like CPA, college prof, etc and no outdoor hobbies yet they bought a pick up truck because they always wanted one. After 4 years or so they trade it in when they realize that they've never actually hauled anything in the truck.
I know people who had jobs like CPA, college prof, etc and no outdoor hobbies yet they bought a pick up truck because they always wanted one. After 4 years or so they trade it in when they realize that they've never actually hauled anything in the truck.
Posted on 2/18/13 at 12:16 pm to RickAstley
1. I never buy a new car
2. Gas Millage
3. Reliability rating
4. Cost of repairs
5. Overall value
6. Body style
As such a used Toyota Corolla is pretty hard to beat. If you want something larger and don't mind spending a bit more money then a used Honda Accord or Toyota Camry are good choices. If reliability at a higher cost is a priority then a Lexus coupe is hard to beat.
2. Gas Millage
3. Reliability rating
4. Cost of repairs
5. Overall value
6. Body style
As such a used Toyota Corolla is pretty hard to beat. If you want something larger and don't mind spending a bit more money then a used Honda Accord or Toyota Camry are good choices. If reliability at a higher cost is a priority then a Lexus coupe is hard to beat.
Posted on 2/18/13 at 12:30 pm to RickAstley
1. Gas Mileage
2. New/Used
3. Vehicle Purpose
4. Insurance
5. Reliability
6. Buy/Lease
In no particular order. If you own your own company, you can deduct the business use portion of your lease payments. A big plus to consider if you own your own company.
2. New/Used
3. Vehicle Purpose
4. Insurance
5. Reliability
6. Buy/Lease
In no particular order. If you own your own company, you can deduct the business use portion of your lease payments. A big plus to consider if you own your own company.
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