1st Step in Buying a Car- What do I want and need out of my next vehicle?
A Car purchase is a need and emotional experience. Let your desires mesh with your needs. This is a huge purchase and you need to decide what you need in your vehicle.
Do you need 3 rows?
Do you have limited parking?
Do you need AWD, 4X4, Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Will you be towing anything?
Do you need a lot of cargo capacity?
If making a payment what is the top payment I can do?(Ranges are good and give you flexibility)
These are some of the needs – really think of these as needs. Your bread and water that you can’t sway away from.
Now that you have your needs figured out, think about some things you may want in your next vehicle?
Do you want Bluetooth?
Do you want light or dark colors?(have a couple favorites) This will open options.
Do you want Navigation?
Have you always liked heated/ventilated seats?
Think about everything you want in your next vehicle, make them in order of importance to you. These are wants and you can sway from these, but your goal is to get your wants and needs in your next vehicle!
Meshing both your wants and needs will help you to find the perfect vehicle for you!
Make a list and bring it with you so you can give it to your salesperson so they can help you find that perfect car!
