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Alex4Ja · #4 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex4Ja

OK, so now I am thinking seriously about buying a new car.

I have already been to a few dealerships and done some testdrives.
I even test-drove one of those new hybrid vehicles (pppft!); sorry, I am not that "Green-conscious".

Anyways...when buying a new car:

1. Would you prefer accepting a deal on the car of your choice having a particular color but at discounted price, over the same type with your favorite color but which cost more? No Way! I must have eggaxtly what i want or else, forget about it. If not, I will live each day regretting that I didnt.

2. Does it matter whether the manufacturer is US, Japanese or European?I couldnt care if the car was made on Jupiter by Martians. As long as I like it, and its what I want.

3. Are you more concerned about style, fuel economy, durability or resale value? All of the above (except fuel economy) was absolutely important to me. Now, Fuel economy takes the lead.

4. How much time do you spend on research; Online reviews, etc? Hours, Days, Weeks if necessary.

5. Are you fussy about creature comforts such as leather, heated seats and navigation system?
Yup...Not so fussy about Nav system.

6. How important is the opinion/input of your friends and family in making a final decision?

My daughters opinion is VERY important. Not that it would make me change my already made-up mind. . But I am satisfied only after she is sold on it.