Just as you choose the sartorial statement you choose to make to complement how you live, so choosing a car should be based on your lifestyle.
After all, purchasing a car is a pretty big financial commitment, so it’s a decision we should enter into with the utmost consideration. It’s a meeting of idealism and practicality which can be hard to swallow – the luxury aspirations you might have can blur your judgement. But really, choosing the right vehicle is more about assessing your needs and finding something that fits those and complements your taste.
Finding The Car That Fits
It would be a big mistake to buy a car that is way above your budget that you cannot afford to run or insure, or equally something which is deeply impractical for how you live – and that’s an expensive mistake that no one needs to make. So when you’re in the market for a new car, looking for something that is versatile, won’t cost a fortune to run in the long term, and of course complements your style, is key to making the right purchase.
To Prestige Or Not To Prestige?
Imported luxury vehicles are a big aspiration for some people – they feel it’s a box they need to tick in life. And it’s very easy to get seduced by the glossy advertising and even glossier showrooms some of these car makes can boast. The key with deciding whether to buy a prestige vehicle is not just looking at the purchase price, but other elements, such as the finance deal, running costs, servicing and depreciation in vehicle value over time. Doing your homework is really key here. For example, a car may seem like a good deal, but have very bad fuel economy or parts might cost a fortune to replace. A lot of these brands are good at presenting a purchase price which seems fairly reasonable – until you realise that hardly anything is included other than the engine, chassis and wheels! If you need to add on a lot of option extras, the cost can quickly spiral far from the ticket price, and if you’re already set on the car, it can be extremely hard to convince yourself to back out.
Work With The Dealership
Car dealerships make most of their money on car financing deals, so it’s worth doing your homework to find out whether you are better off with another type of loan. Working with a specialist dealership can be a good way to find out more, so for example if you’re looking for a New RAM 1500 for sale then go straight to a showroom that specializes in that kind of vehicle. Often it can pay to go around the end of the month, when sales staff are more likely to be under pressure to secure a deal and will be willing to bend on the price. Take your best negotiation skills and see if you can get to a price point that is affordable for you. And don’t forget buying a used vehicle is a good way to avoid losing money through a sudden depreciation in value.
