Know Your Needs
A Consumer Check List
Before heading to your new car dealer for the purchase of your new or used car, it’s vital to define your ideal vehicle. Knowing what you want from a vehicle will help keep you focused and may help keep you from making any irrational decisions. The primary areas to consider are:
Size:
- ___Compact
- ___Mid-Size
- ___Large
- ___Minimal Trunk Space
- ___Maximal trunk space
- ___Any specific interior needs
- ___Any exterior size limitations
Style:
- ___2-Door
- ___4-door
- ___Wagon
- ___Minivan
- ___Hatchback
- ___Conventional trunk
- ___Bench seating
- ___Bucket seating
- ___Rear split seat
- ___Interior color preference
- ___Exterior color preference
Usage:
- ___Primary Vehicle
- ___Secondary Vehicle
- ___Business Vehicle
- ___Pleasure Vehicle
- ___Daily commuting
- ___Weekend driving
- ___Long trips/vacations
Safety:
- ___Anti-lock brakes
- ___Childproof door locks
- ___Air Bags
- ___Automatic seat belts
- ___Fog lights
Comfort:
- ___Air conditioning
- ___Cruise control
- ___Power steering
- ___Remote trunk release
- ___Fabric protection
- ___Alarm
- ___Paint sealant
- ___Sound system
Special Options:
- ___Extended service contract
- ___Rustproofing/undercoating
- ___Fabric protection
- ___Alarm
- ___Paint sealant
- ___Sound system
Power:
- ___4 Cylinder engine
- ___6 Cylinder engine
- ___8 Cylinder engine
Fuel Type:
- ___Gasoline
- ___Diesel
Traction:
- ___Front-wheel drive
- ___Rear-wheel drive
- ___Four-wheel drive
Transmission:
- ___Manual
- ___Automatic
- ___Hybrid for economy
- ___Extra power/high performance
