There are many things that a buyer has to know before buying a car. First of all, how to buy. Should a person buy brand new, lease, buy from a used car dealership, or lastly, buy a used car at random? There are pros and cons to all of these different ways, some outweighing the others.
When buying a new car, most people nowadays want a car that is going to make a statement; the newest, fanciest car that is going to transport him in style. So, if the person's checkbook allows, the best way to go is to go with a brand new car. A brand new car allots a person to know that it came straight from the manufacturers to the car dealership, and now he owns it. He need not make any repairs or adjustments to the auto parts when he buys it. It is very important to have working auto parts As another plus, he knows exactly what he's getting and has no fear that there will be any tricks from the salesman. Of course, the downside to this situation would be; this is the most expensive route to take. Even a less expensive model, is still going to be relatively more expensive for someone looking for a cheaper route.
Another popular way of acquiring a car is through leasing. This also means that the auto parts are in great working order, (if it is a new leased car).This might not actually be cheaper so to speak, in the long run, but it is nice to only have to pay a certain amount every month. Where as with a new car, it is also common to pay it out, a person does pay less each month when leasing. The other nice thing about leasing is, when the lease is up, a person can switch the cars and get another nice new car! Sometimes people prefer this because they enjoy the variety and the excitement of a new car every couple years. The downside of course, is that at the end of the day, the car is not owned after all that money paid each month, but it is definitely a slightly cheaper way of getting a nice new car temporarily.
For people who really just need a car that works, and are using it for transportation and convenience; they might consider buying a used car. Either from a dealership or from random. This method is obviously the cheapest, but of course there are the most concerns here. The dealership that is used should be known to be a good one. Of course, they should be upstanding and known not to trick the buyer. The buyer should possibly try and take the car to an auto shop before hand. In either situation; whether from a sign in the paper, or from a dealership. The auto shop will be able to then assess the situation. They will check all of the car parts to make sure they are in working order.They will check the car parts that are obvious, and not so obvious. The brakes, motor, engine, etc. Minor and not minor alike. Of course, if there are minor problems to fix, it is still worth it to slightly fix a car, then to buy a brand new one. Hopefully, the person selling the car will be honest to begin with, and then it can really be worth it to buy a used car.
All in all, a person has to know where they are standing in terms of money. Will it be an investment to buy a new car? Can they afford to lease long term? Whether buying a brand new car, or seeing the sign in the car window, the most important thing, is that it is a good car that works and gets a person where they need to go. And its also nice to have a pleasant looking set of wheels!
