What Do You Want in a Car?

How do you decide which type of car to buy? There are so many makes, models, and styles that the sheer amount of choices can be overwhelming. Before you head out to Bill Stasek Chevy to check out the inventory, take a few minutes to figure out what it is that you’re looking for in a car.

Gas Mileage

With the rising gas prices these last few years, more and more people are using a car’s gas mileage as a deciding factor. Smaller cars tend to get the best gas mileage, while trucks and SUVs get the worst. Decide how important it is to have an economical, fuel-efficient car and stick to your decision. If it’s very important to you, then don’t let yourself be tempted by other vehicles that fall short of your requirement.

Size

If you have young children that are still using infant or child seats, you know how important it is to have a car that you can comfortably use. A roomy backseat is a must if you’re going to be reaching into the backseat constantly. Think about what you like or dislike about the size of your current car and use that as a guide to help you figure out your preference.

Safety

Also rising in popularity is deciding to buy a car based on its safety rating. If crash test ratings are important to you, then decide what rating is the lowest you would be comfortable. A lot of people will only buy five star vehicles.

Manufacturer

There are people that are die-hard Chevy fans and people that are die-hard Subaru fans. Some people have a real preference for a certain brand and won’t even bother looking at any other makes and models. If you are one of these people, keep this in mind: most cars these days are pretty similar to each other. Ford has Toyota parts, Chevy and GMC are virtually identical, and Hondas are made with American parts. There are only three main auto manufacturers, and they own all the different brands you see.

Price

Perhaps the most important factor to consider is the price of a vehicle. To most working families, price is a make-it or break-it factor. Don’t even think about heading out to BillStasek Chevy or any other dealer before you figure out just what exactly you can afford. You will inevitably overpay if you don’t keep firm to your budget. Keep in mind that many car salesmen will try to get you to buy a car that’s out of your price range. If you’ve taken the time to decide what features you want and what you can pay, then you will be prepared to handle anyone or anything that tries to steer you in the wrong direction.