
Narrow down your favorite models and feel confident before you schedule your expert consultation. This guide helps you
define exactly what you need in your next vehicle.
Checklist:
What to Decide Before
You Decide
Here are some of the things you need to know to find a right vehicle for you.
*How are you going to use your vehicle (commuting to work, daily driving, or weekend use)?
*What aspects of a vehicle's functions and performance are important to you?
-Drivetrain/2WD, 4WD, AWD(What kind of environment will you be driving in?)
-Passenger Capacity(Do you need 3rd row seats?)
-MPG(How important is fuel efficiency to you?)
-Cargo Capacity(Are you planning to haul a large item?)
-Towing Capacity(Are you going to tow anything?)
-Luxury Features(Heated seats, Leather seats, Sunroof, Navi, Upgraded audio, etc)
-Safety Features(What safety feature are you looking for?)
-Reliability
*Are you open to any brand?
-List your top three favorite brands and any brands you want to avoid.
*Are you open to any color?
-List your top three favorite colors and any colors you want to avoid.
*How long are you planning to keep your vehicle?
-This can change which option gives you the best value for your money (for example, future trade-in value, future resale
value, and overall maintenance costs, etc).
*What's your realistic budget? Use an Auto Loan Calculator and find out.
-How are you planning to pay for a vehicle (cash, financing, or leasing)?
-How is your credit situation?
-How much of a down payment are you planning to put down?
-Do you have any vehicle to trade in?
-Do you already have the title, or do you still have a loan payoff on the vehicle?
-Whose name is listed on the title and registration card (just you, you and someone else, or just someone else)?
-How much your insurance payment is going to be?
