To buy or not to buy

Buying the right car has always been a core question among drivers worldwide. Knowing what you're doing when you choose from the humongous variety of rides available is essential to keep you from purchasing a rather useless vehicle. To (at least try to) aid you in your quest for the suitable car, here are some helpful tips.





1) Focus on your needs. You should always plan your purchases according to what you need. Do you have a big family? Search the market for vans and MPVs, as well as multiple-seat configurations. Are you a town driver? Pick from the numerous city cars that are for sale. It's the car that must adapt to you, not the reverse. Don't make a choice that would force you to radically change your lifestyle.

2) Respect your wallet. Choosing a car which you can hardly afford is a ridiculous choice, to say the least. Getting stuck with credit and endless debts is not a good idea - and the infamous credit is exaclty what led us to the recession we are swimming on right now. Pick a car you can safely buy with your monthly earnings, instead of going for a high-price, useless premium rig that might actually lead you to economical purgatory. Just because your banker friends wallow around with their shiny Audi A4's, it doesn't mean you have to have one too. Buy what you like, not what others like.

3) Mind your taste. Although saving money and trying to suit only your needs may sound enough for a set of main rules, there is still the mighty influence of the taste - there are many choices in the market: after setting a price limit and choosing from a type of vehicle - sportscar, state wagon, convertible, city car - you will always pick the one which fits your style the most. For example, you might prefer Volkswagen over Ford, or even prefer certain components and options over others in the same car. It's your choice.