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  • Step 4: Car Leasing versus Car Buying

    new cars
    Before decide either to buy a new or used car, leasing may come into your mind. This is because there are many people out there keep shouting “Leasing is much better than buying, just leasing, don’t buy it!” Yes leasing is another choice other than buying a new, used, repossessed, impounded, or auction cars. Car leasing brings a lot of advantages and also disadvantages. Therefore, you have to evaluate it according to ability, usage, and budget.

    What is car leasing?

    Leasing is where a lease company or car owner (lessor) provides vehicles for leasee to use it for a fixed period of time. Leasee has to pay the monthly lease payment according to the lease contracts and agreements. Leasee has to determine the leasing period and also the affordable monthly payment. Often, the monthly payment shall not over 15% of the net income. (more…)

  • Step 3: Things to consider when choosing the right car

    2012 Honda Jazz
    There are things to consider when choosing the right car. You may go through the set of questions we have here if you are not sure what these things are. Make sure you have gone through Step 2 and know what kind of body style is the best for your need. The final decision could be more accurate through these questions and the buying will not be regret. This page contains the kind of questions that appeared to help consumers to understand more about car and choose one that is most compatible with their situation.

    What is the main purpose or usage of the car?

    A person who is finding a new car could be with these reasons: first time car buyer, replacement for old car, change a better car because previously choose the wrong one or simply want to upgrade to a better car. The usage or main purpose of the car should put into consideration. If the purpose is just to travel in a small town with less than 10km a day; A small car will be great, for example, Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, and Ford Fiesta always in the top recommendations. If a car is needed to run for 100 km (60 miles) a day and travel to other province once a month for another 300 (186 miles) to 500 km (310 miles), a mid-size car like Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Acura TL or BMW 5 Series will be more practical in this situation. A truck like Ford F-150 is needed if the purpose of the car is to transport some heavy materials. There are millions of reasons when a car is needed, we cannot list them out here one by one. Only the buyer will know and choose the right car based on the purpose. (more…)

  • Step 2: What kind of car should I buy?

    The easiest way to choose a car is based on the body style after you already know what you can afford. Consumer who chooses the wrong vehicle is those start their choice with wrong body type. It is not wise for a family of two to own a stylish SUV like Hummer. It is not wise for a family of six to own a coupe too. Hence, choosing the right vehicle starts from the car body style.

    Sedan or saloon car

    Honda Civic sedan
    A sedan is the most common car and it is always the first choice for consumers who need a four-door car that fits four to six passengers with a separated trunk. Some of the top recommended sedans are Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Volkswagen GTI, Buick LaCrosse, Volkswagen CC, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit or Honda Jazz, Kia Optima, Ford Fusion, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Cadillac CTS, Jaguar XJ, or Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Pickup or SUV is not always the right choice. Sometimes a small sedan is able to carry large things such as surfboard, bicycle, or kayak with the help of top carries at little cost. (more…)

  • A complete car buying guide

    This is a complete car buying guide for anyone who is in dilemma choosing the right car. It is written by our editors together with an experienced car dealer, Suming, who has been in the business for over 25 years, a certified mechanic, Peter Czech, who worked in an automobile service center specializing in Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and some Japanese cars for 15 years, and an insurance agent, Phoenix, who has been selling car insurance for over 10 years. We also did a research on 100 people with a set of questionnaire and tried to work out all the possible questions and answers when one needs to buy a car. These are step by step to buy a car for consumers who are in dilemma choosing the right car.

    The first question to ask is, “Do I really need a car?” Sometimes, a person wants to buy a car just because he wants a car, not because he needs it. Apparently, a private transport is an extra cost for people who live in big cities with advanced public transport. However, in many other cases, yes, a private transport is needed. The best car should be chosen when a buying is confirmed. These are the easy step by step to buy a car.

    Step 1: How much budget do I have?
    Step 2: What kind of cars should I buy?
    Step 3: Things to consider when choosing the right car
    Step 4: Car Leasing versus Car Buying
    Step 5: New Car versus Used Car
    Step 5.1: Money for new and used car
    Step 6: Buying a new car
    Step 6.1: Buy a new car with cash: Smart or Stupid?
    Step 7: Buying a used car
    Step 7.1: Inspect a used car before buying it
    Step 7.2: Questions to ask when buying a used car
    Step 8: Selling your car
    Step 9: Making the deal
    Step 9.1: Vehicle Bill of Sale (Printable)
    Step 10: Life after having a car
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