7 Car Buying Mistakes To Avoid

New Cars, Buying Excitement

There aren’t many experiences in life that hold the joy purchasing a new automobile does. For those of you who have never experienced the sensation of sucking in a lung full of leather and plastic scented air as you put your shining new vehicle into gear and drive off the dealer’s lot, it is one of those rare moments in life where everything seems full of excitement and possibilities.

Of course, as with anything that holds excitement and possibility, the car buying process also holds a lot of potential for disappointment and mistakes that can lead to a lot of regret. As much as we may attempt to avoid them, let’s face it, mistakes are a part of life. Anyone who never makes mistakes at anything never attempts anything and, in turn, severly limits the enjoyment of life.

This is not to say that mistakes are altogether unavoidable, however. Luckily, for you, there have been many who have gone before you and made the mistakes so that you don’t have to. By learning from the mistakes of others you have the opportunity to avoid the car buying regrets they suffered and greatly increase the chance that your new car purchase will provide you fun and excitement well after you have left the dealer lot.

7 Car Buying Mistakes to Avoid

Below I’ve listed seven common car buying mistakes to avoid. If you approach the car buying process with these few mistakes in mind, you can leave the regrets behind and drive off into a future of excitement and possibility.

1. Not test driving the car you buy – You can’t make an informed decision about a car without test driving it. There is no way to experience how a car handles, rides, accelerates, brakes, how comfortable seats are, how easy to use devices are, how much visibility a car allows, or basically anything at all about the actual experience of driving a car without, well, without the actual experience of driving the car. Do not buy a car unless you test drive it. It really is as simple as that

2. Buying a car because it is cheap – Its great to save a few bucks when you have the opportunity, but not at the expense of your happiness with the purchase. If you are not going to like what you buy then the fact that you saved money on the purchase is sort of pointless. Make sure you get the best deal for the car you actually want instead of getting a great deal on something you don’t want.

3. Buying a car based only on aesthetics – You want to make sure that you like the styling and color of the car you are going to buy, but make sure not to let that sleek body and flashy paint job distract you from all the other factors that go into making a purchase you will be happy with. Though it is easy to fall for that showroom beauty, remember, looks are only one part of what makes a great car great.

4. Buying what you want instead of what you need – There are a lot of guys and girls who have dreamed all their lives of owning a brand new sports car. When you find yourself on the lot looking at that 400hp engine make sure you don’t let that dram distort reality. Though you may really want a sports car, if you have a family of six, it probably isn’t what you need.

5. Buying from a dealer because of location – As in any business, amongst auto dealers there are both honest business men and women providing a service and product to the community at fair prices and there are dealers who will do anything to make a buck. Just because Joe Shmoe’s lot is just down the street doesn’t mean you should buy a car from Joe. Make sure you find the dealer that you feel comfortable buying from, even if it means you have to drive a ways to get there. Its a major purchase, you should be comfortable with the transaction no matter how far you have to go to make it.

6. Buying without researching – In these days when loads of information is at everyone’s fingertips twenty four-seven there is really no reason to make an uninformed decision about any purchase. Take the time to research the cars you are interested in. Read reviews, research pricing, find buying tips. Knowledge is power and knowledge of the cars you want to buy gives you the power to make a purchase you won’t regret.

7. Buying beyond your means – If the car you really want requires making payments you can’t afford find another car you want. There are tons of makes and models out there and there is a car to fit your budget and needs if you look hard enough. All the fun is taken out of car ownership by the stress of painful payments. Set a budget and stick to it!

Enjoy Your New Car

Now you are ready to start looking for a new car with the confidence that you will avoid some little mistake that will ruin your ownership experience. If you are interested in a new Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Toyota or a used vehicle take a look at the auto inventory of my Bartlesville lot or ask for a quote on whatever car or truck you are considering through my quick quote form. I’m more than happy to help in any way I can, even if you aren’t in the local area.

Made any mistakes buying a new car or truck? Leave a comment and let everyone else learn from your experience. Let’s help everyone be able to enjoy a moment that holds so much potential for enjoyment. Everyone’s new car purchase should be full of excitement and possibilities.

Until tomorrow, have a great day!

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