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Introduction
1. How do you start?
2. What's the best car for you?
3. Diesel or Petrol?
4. How Much Can You Afford?
5. Do Your Research Online
6. Old Car - Trade-in vs. Private sale
7. Where to buy- Choosing a Dealer?
8. Pricing the car
9. Trying it out – Test Drive
10. Closing the deal & signing the paper
 
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  Step 2. What's the best car for you?  
  A car that meets your needs, is a pleasure to drive and is reliable, safe and economical.

The time has arrived and you are officially in the market for a new car or truck. With all the choices available—over 100 new makes and models—how do you narrow-down your list? To some extent, your lifestyle can help. Imagine the activities you'll experience in your new vehicle. Car manufacturers actually build cars with "life stages" in mind. For instance, if you have small children, you may desire a larger, safer vehicle. Perhaps you care more about performance or high style.

When considering the purchase of a car, everything counts: number of seats, number of doors, size, performance color, style, comfort and sometimes even towing capacity. The key is to narrow your search by creating a viable "short list" of car choices before ever stepping into a dealership. Where to start? Well, with the convenience of the Internet and great sites like AutoIndia.com, easy-to-use decision guides can help you narrow down your consideration list in a very short time.

Notice that we left out "economical." The price of cars has risen dramatically in relation to the average person's income. That's the bad news. The good news is there are a variety of ways to finance a new car. And the competition between car companies is red hot. So, in many ways, it's a buyer's market.

This buying guide considers general factors, but you should read-up on the make and model you're after. Study the range of cars available within that model range. Zero to 70 kph acceleration times and top speeds are irrelevant in real life driving, but are good yardsticks for comparing cars. This, along with fuel consumption figures, should help you to determine the engine size you require.
 
     
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