There's Plenty Of Different Cars To Choose From |
|---|
|
Winston Takeda
3 September 2012
If you are shopping for anything, having choice is wonderful. Burgers or pizza, romance movies or action thrillers, even Pepsi or Coke. Part of the glory of living in an advanced society is having so much choice as a consumer. Nowhere is the more apparent than when shopping for cars. There are plenty of different dealerships to choose from, and within each dealership, there are plenty of different models.
Of course, you've got to take your time. Understanding your own criteria and values are essential. It's not like a movie, where if you don't like it you're only out a couple hours and a few bucks. The car you choose is going to be one you live with for several years. Some think there's even less leeway for error than when buying a house. Since houses generally increase in value, you'll at least get your money back.
A car, on the other hand, is going to drop in value as soon as you drive it off the lot. So you've got to choose carefully. The first thing you'll need to figure out is how many people you'll be driving around most of the time. Naturally, if you've got a few kids, then you'll need a large sedan, or even a minivan or an SUV.
If you're single, on the other hand, you've got a lot of options. One major choice you'll have to make is whether or not to get a sports car. Sports cars are usually bought by single men. They have exciting lifestyles, and like to impress people.
The drawbacks to a sports car is that you can only fit a few people in it, sometimes only two. While many do have a backseat, they aren't very comfortable. They certainly wouldn't be good for a group of guys driving to Vegas.
One solution that many people decide on is a kind of mix between a sports car and a sedan. Kind of a sporty sedan. That way, you get the look and feel of a high performance vehicle, but there's plenty of room in the back seat should you feel like going on a double date or something. Nobody will feel crammed into a small space, yet you'll still get all those great looks while you're out driving around.
If you do feel like getting a sports car, check with some friends first. Find out who already has one, and find out if it really does give them satisfaction. Often times we think something is going to be really cool, only to find out it's different after we buy it. Take your time and make the right choice.