| Too many times when people want a new car they | | | | drive well. |
| dash out shopping at new car dealerships, see one | | | | Yes or No |
| they like, take it on a test drive with the salesman, | | | | I want the security that only a new car can provide. |
| drive around the block, get excited about the look and | | | | Yes or No |
| feel of the car, and before you know it are signing the | | | | I think used cars can be reliable and attractive. |
| contract. Next, thing you know that car is sitting in your | | | | Yes or No |
| driveway or garage. | | | | I want to be the first to drive my new car. |
| Of course, they are excited about having a new car, | | | | Yes or No |
| however; in a couple of days, they may begin to | | | | I like that my car has some miles on it. |
| question their decision. They may even begin to | | | | Yes or No |
| complain that the payments are too high and they | | | | I don't mind paying a little more to get the right color |
| cannot afford them, the car does not give them leg | | | | paint, trim, wheels etc. |
| room, and the ride is not all that comfortable. One last | | | | Yes or No |
| complaint that is often heard is the gas mileage is | | | | I'm willing to accept I won't get everything I want, as |
| terrible for their new car. | | | | long as I save money. |
| Does this sound like something you have said or done | | | | Yes or No |
| in the past? If so, you are in good company as 9 out | | | | I don't mind paying higher payments for a new car; it |
| of 10 car buyers agree. The worst part of the entire | | | | keeps my repair bills down. |
| decision is that you are going to have to live with your | | | | Yes or No |
| impulse purchase for the next 4 to 7 years. Before | | | | I don't mind paying for maintenance; it keeps my |
| you, head out the door to find the new car of your | | | | monthly expenses lower. |
| dreams you should invest just a couple of minutes to | | | | Yes or No |
| answer the following questions to learn what is | | | | I want to have the very latest in safety equipment. |
| important for you in your next vehicle. | | | | Yes or No |
| As you answer this questionnaire, be honest and | | | | Remember, all your answers while shopping and |
| choose the one that is closest to your experience this | | | | remember the number one rule is to think before you |
| may help you get pointed in the right direction for the | | | | buy. |
| right car for you. | | | | Make this pledge to yourself right now, "I will never rush |
| I like the most state-of-the-art features and gadgets. | | | | into buying a new car based on the emotions I first |
| Yes or No | | | | feel when I see a new car. I will pay attention to all that |
| I do not care about gadgets; I just want my car to | | | | is involved in owning this new car. |