What are the biggest mistakes in choosing a new car?

What are the biggest mistakes in choosing a new car?

James Bell (Publisher, Auto Reviewer) gives expert video advice on: How do I find the right car?; What should I consider when buying a new car?; Should I consider my environment when buying a car? and more...

Probably the biggest mistake a person can make when buying a new car is allowing their emotions to rule as opposed to being smart and logical about the process. We all understand how much fun it is to buy a new car. Probably the most fun is pulling into your driveway that first day, having the neighbors see it, telling your friends to come look at it. You don't want to allow those same emotions to push you into a vehicle which six months later after it loses some of that shine, but you're still saddled with the payment. You want to make sure you made a good choice. The first advice is, don't fall in love with the first vehicle that you run into; make sure you do your shopping around. The beautiful thing about the Internet is there's so much information available for research it's worth taking your time over. Identify three or four different vehicles which meet your needs and also attract you emotionally, and then do the research to find those that do the best of both.