We’re all looking for that special something in our lives—sometimes that something is a new ride. With Valentine’s day tomorrow, here are some tips to find a car you can really fall in love with—just try not to flaunt it in front of your date.
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What Type of Car Do You Want?
Everyone has a type. Decide what kind of car would best suit your lifestyle and needs. Sure, the sports car might be the sleekest one on the lot—but if you have a family of four then loading groceries is going to be interesting. Pick a vehicle that you like aesthetically, but which is also practical for your needs. Big family? Maybe an SUV. Like adventurous road trips? An off-road vehicle might suit your tastes. The right vehicle will do more than just make you fall in love—it’ll make it last.
Budget What You Can Afford
Would you take your date to a nice, expensive dinner and then live off fast food for the next month while you pay off your truffle oil-soaked debt? That’s a terrible idea. It’s the same when you’re buying a car—don’t budget more than you can afford for your moment of glory. That moment will end when your cupboard is stocked with a month’s supply of ramen noodles. Financing is always an option as well, and a great Financing Department is helpful.
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
If you only have one thing in mind, you’ll miss out on all the other fish in the sea. Once you’ve decided what kind of car of car you need, really look at your options. If you try everything and you go with what you were thinking of originally, at least you know you’re not missing out on anything. If your heart is set on one vehicle, you might miss its flaws—or the benefits of other options,
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Test Drive for the Best Drive
Okay so maybe that’s an exaggeration, but test drives are really important for finding a car you’ll love. They provide you the opportunity to really get a feel for the car you want to buy, because if you can’t stand a jaunt around the block, you probably won’t make it out of the dealership.
Your dealership will try to find you a great match, but these just are a few tips to get the ball rolling in the right direction. Sometimes love can be rough—but finding a car doesn’t have to be.