Craving a new car? Jonesing for a jalopy? Mooning for a minivan?
Yep, getting a new set of wheels is one of those wonderful sources of high-octane excitement -- but don't get too revved up, Rover! The myriad decisions regarding car buying are ones you want to make with a clear head.
"Car-buying is, or should be, a calculated decision," notes John Mondin, an auto travel counselor with AAA. "It's a major purchase."
So, before you go cuckoo for that coupe or raving for that roadster, consider these top 10 mistakes car buyers make -- before you have the "showdown in the showroom."
Yep, getting a new set of wheels is one of those wonderful sources of high-octane excitement -- but don't get too revved up, Rover! The myriad decisions regarding car buying are ones you want to make with a clear head.
"Car-buying is, or should be, a calculated decision," notes John Mondin, an auto travel counselor with AAA. "It's a major purchase."
So, before you go cuckoo for that coupe or raving for that roadster, consider these top 10 mistakes car buyers make -- before you have the "showdown in the showroom."
Craving a new car? Jonesing for a jalopy? Mooning for a minivan? Yep, getting a new set of wheels is one of those wonderful sources of high-octane excitem... more
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Ignoring your needs
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Showing your hand
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Bad research and no research
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Picking the most conveniently located dealership
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Going by payment, rather than price
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Prematurely talking trade-in
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Not shopping interest rates
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One-stop shopping at the dealership
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Going it alone when you can use a helping hand
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Thinking it's over before it's over
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