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New or used? Common-sense car-buying tips? (from CanadianDriver)

本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jk/020417.htm

New or used? Common-sense car-buying tips
by Jim Kerr

Cold weather takes a toll on vehicles. Maybe yours is on its last legs and with the approach of summer, you are considering buying another vehicle. Caution! Don't be in a hurry to get that next one. A vehicle is a major purchase and it is well worth your time to make a wise and educated choice.

The first thing you should do is determine what you need. A sports car may be exciting but not very useful if you have to carry large loads often. A truck may seem useful, but extended cab versions may not carry adults well in the back seat for long distances. Once you have decided what type of vehicle you need, then you need to determine what you can afford.

Buying a used vehicle is easier on the pocket book initially, but be sure you are not buying someone else's problems. A cheap purchase price can quickly be spoiled if the vehicle needs any major mechanical work. The repairs can be thousands of dollars. Don't buy a used vehicle unless you have had a chance to have it mechanically inspected before the sale. Any reputable seller, whether it be from a sales lot or private individual, will allow you to have it inspected by an independent repair shop. Think of the cost of the inspection as an insurance policy against buying a vehicle with major faults. Use information discovered in the inspection to barter on price if you still want the vehicle.

Two year old vehicles are perhaps the best buy. Depreciation takes a large bite out of the value for the first two years, but then slows down, so a two year old vehicle will keep its value better. There are exceptions to this rule, as anyone who has gone shopping for a used extended cab full size truck or SUV can tell you. These vehicles are in demand, so a low mileage used unit is commanding almost the same price it sold for when new! Warranty is often available for a vehicle only a couple years old, and usually the vehicle has low kilometres so it can provide many more years of service.

Buying a new vehicle has some advantages. Financing for new vehicles is provided by some manufacturers at rates much lower than the banks. This could save hundreds of dollars over the term of a loan!

Other new vehicle advantages include a longer warranty period, little maintenance needed on the vehicle, and the latest improvements that the manufacturers have built into the vehicle. Improvements can include driver and passenger air bags, antilock brakes, and side door guard beams to protect passengers in a sideways collision. Of course, one of the pleasures of owning a new car is the look of the new body style!

If you are looking at purchasing a new vehicle, buying a one year old "new" vehicle can save you a bundle. Most manufacturers will discount last years model to sell them quickly before the latest model arrives at the dealership. You have most of the advantages of a new vehicle, but at less cost. Remember though, this vehicle is already one year old so its value will depreciate very quickly when the next model arrives.

No matter what you purchase, used or new, drive as many vehicles as you can before making a decision. I tell many friends to drive at least five different vehicles before buying; then you are able to compare vehicles. If you are like most drivers, you seldom drive a different vehicle. Driving another one will be so different, you feel as if it is better! Driving many vehicles gives you an opportunity to compare them against each other, not just against your old vehicle.

Even with new vehicles, there are differences between two seemingly identical ones. I have driven many new vehicles, and if I had the opportunity to drive several of the same model, I would often find most were good, one was excellent, and one wasn't quite up to par. Quality has generally improved over the last few years, but drive more than one to find a good or excellent one.

Educated buying means spending the time to learn all about the vehicle before you buying. If you are a parent, don't be shy to try your child seat in the new car. It fits much easier in some vehicles than others! Finally, never be pressured into making a decision. If you miss one deal because of your careful shopping, remember there are lots of vehicles out there and another good deal will come along again.更多精彩文章及讨论,请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
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  • 枫下家园 / 爱车一族 / New or used? Common-sense car-buying tips? (from CanadianDriver)
    本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jk/020417.htm

    New or used? Common-sense car-buying tips
    by Jim Kerr

    Cold weather takes a toll on vehicles. Maybe yours is on its last legs and with the approach of summer, you are considering buying another vehicle. Caution! Don't be in a hurry to get that next one. A vehicle is a major purchase and it is well worth your time to make a wise and educated choice.

    The first thing you should do is determine what you need. A sports car may be exciting but not very useful if you have to carry large loads often. A truck may seem useful, but extended cab versions may not carry adults well in the back seat for long distances. Once you have decided what type of vehicle you need, then you need to determine what you can afford.

    Buying a used vehicle is easier on the pocket book initially, but be sure you are not buying someone else's problems. A cheap purchase price can quickly be spoiled if the vehicle needs any major mechanical work. The repairs can be thousands of dollars. Don't buy a used vehicle unless you have had a chance to have it mechanically inspected before the sale. Any reputable seller, whether it be from a sales lot or private individual, will allow you to have it inspected by an independent repair shop. Think of the cost of the inspection as an insurance policy against buying a vehicle with major faults. Use information discovered in the inspection to barter on price if you still want the vehicle.

    Two year old vehicles are perhaps the best buy. Depreciation takes a large bite out of the value for the first two years, but then slows down, so a two year old vehicle will keep its value better. There are exceptions to this rule, as anyone who has gone shopping for a used extended cab full size truck or SUV can tell you. These vehicles are in demand, so a low mileage used unit is commanding almost the same price it sold for when new! Warranty is often available for a vehicle only a couple years old, and usually the vehicle has low kilometres so it can provide many more years of service.

    Buying a new vehicle has some advantages. Financing for new vehicles is provided by some manufacturers at rates much lower than the banks. This could save hundreds of dollars over the term of a loan!

    Other new vehicle advantages include a longer warranty period, little maintenance needed on the vehicle, and the latest improvements that the manufacturers have built into the vehicle. Improvements can include driver and passenger air bags, antilock brakes, and side door guard beams to protect passengers in a sideways collision. Of course, one of the pleasures of owning a new car is the look of the new body style!

    If you are looking at purchasing a new vehicle, buying a one year old "new" vehicle can save you a bundle. Most manufacturers will discount last years model to sell them quickly before the latest model arrives at the dealership. You have most of the advantages of a new vehicle, but at less cost. Remember though, this vehicle is already one year old so its value will depreciate very quickly when the next model arrives.

    No matter what you purchase, used or new, drive as many vehicles as you can before making a decision. I tell many friends to drive at least five different vehicles before buying; then you are able to compare vehicles. If you are like most drivers, you seldom drive a different vehicle. Driving another one will be so different, you feel as if it is better! Driving many vehicles gives you an opportunity to compare them against each other, not just against your old vehicle.

    Even with new vehicles, there are differences between two seemingly identical ones. I have driven many new vehicles, and if I had the opportunity to drive several of the same model, I would often find most were good, one was excellent, and one wasn't quite up to par. Quality has generally improved over the last few years, but drive more than one to find a good or excellent one.

    Educated buying means spending the time to learn all about the vehicle before you buying. If you are a parent, don't be shy to try your child seat in the new car. It fits much easier in some vehicles than others! Finally, never be pressured into making a decision. If you miss one deal because of your careful shopping, remember there are lots of vehicles out there and another good deal will come along again.更多精彩文章及讨论,请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
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      • 中科大的?
        • 4D4D,您一猜就猜中了,真厉害!:)
          • 家兄是7972 & 847
      • (冲上前,热泪盈眶,紧握手状)。87核电子。给杨衍明打工。您老近来可好?
        • 87的不是住在西区么?那时候湘皖还在东区大门口啊!看样子你……哈哈。 你现在还在学校?
          • 向两位学兄致敬,日子过得怎麽样。我是9013的。
            • 多谢关心!还活着,还能上ROLIA乱嚷嚷,就不错了。:)你呢?
          • 不错不错!方位正确!干活在北区,打赌就都在湘皖。现在西区也该有个像样的厨子了吧。去哪儿都是垦荒牛,没劲。我现在就住你隔壁:NY。改天撮撮?
            • 我在西区的食堂里跳过通宵舞会,真正的一通宵。。。机缘所在啊,呵呵。
              • 4 years. Every end of the year I danced there the whole night. Some "HeFei" cigarrates, some "LianQuan" Beer, several good friends ........
                • 嗯,你是87的,那说不定我们在我去的舞会上见过呢。跳过是不太可能的。。。嘻嘻。
                  • 那不一定。当年一帮小哥们专找那些给男朋友看得紧的下手,看得越紧,越能想出办法跳上一跳(虽然不大会跳)。比如:。。。。。。算了,现在可能不灵了。
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                • 机缘所在是指有机会去科大跳舞啦,我可不敢冒称裤子大的校友,呵呵。
                  • :P
                  • 哇,MM原来是老乡啊!“从废洞到废丝,买了一枝老猛姿……”哈哈。
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                      • 全是皮Z
            • 你来多轮多吧,要不咱们去泥呀加拉?听说那儿产红酒……
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                • 这跑题都跑哪里去了! :-)
                  • 你也想撮撮?去年路上看见一“牛家庄”,立马笑翻。不知道为啥,就是贼想笑,觉得特逗乐。
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                      • 我怎么看象给老外开的呀?
                        • 还可以吧。我去过两次。
                      • 总觉得象是祝三娘开的,没敢进去。
                        • 不贵,还可以。
                • PPP,那容易啊!我还以为是NEWYORK呢!叫上萝卜秧?我见她在别的帖子里吹自己的菜做得好。:)
                  • 岂有此理!什么叫吹啊,本来就是!!嘿嘿,不过估计你吃不到。。。
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                • Finch和Mcnicoll在哪里交汇的?俺正买车,搞腚车以后再月时间地点。:)
                  • good. good. good. I'm looking forward to seeing you soon. (当年简历写得太多,这句话总是拉不下:)
    • DX是做siebel的吗?
      • 哈哈,不是DX是XX。一直SIEBEL来着,想学么?
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          • If certified, I can recommend you to my boss. We need some now.
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                • just sent an email to siebelworld@hotmail.com. and tried to contact you with MSN, but it seems you are not using it :-)