Checklist : What to Decide Before You Decide

Here are some of the things you need to know to find a right vehicle for you.

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*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.　

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*Are you open to any color?

  -List your top three favorite colors and any colors you want to avoid.

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*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).

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*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?