Another new car thread by me.

So what is everyones buying process when it comes to looking into a New(meaning new to you) car. If you had to put things in order of what makes you buy a car, what is it.

This is when deciding from cars within your price bracket and not just the car you wish you could afford.

Choosing from these categories.

-Looks
-Reliability
-Speed
-Interior looks
-Ride Comfort
-Handling
-Warranty
-Potential
-Brand Name
-Family Needs

If I am missing anything, let me know. I am just curious what are people's main factors when buying a car.

So list your top 6 things

Mine would be.
1.)Looks
2.)Speed
3.)Reliability
4.)Handling
5.)Interior looks
6.)Ride Comfort

 

1)Price
2)Reliability
3)Practicality
4)Brand Name
5)Fuel Efficiency
6)Ergonomics

 

Ah yes, I forgot fuel economy. Good thing I can't afford any foreign sports car that would only get 8mpg..

 

1) Price - If its too much, I won't even bother exploring further.
2) Practicality/Family Needs
3) Looks
4) Power
5) Reliability
6) Fuel Economy

 

1) Reliability
2) Reliability
3) Dealer Service
4) Looks
5) Performance
6) Interior ergonomics

 

1. Needs
2. price
3. looks
4. performance
5. reliability
6. warrenty
7. PAINT!!!!!!

 

1) Price
2) Performance (I would say Potential is along the same lines i.e. Mods)
3) Looks
4) Exclusiveness (I'd rather not buy a car that I see everywhere i.e. TSX, TL, 3 series, etc...)
5) Reliability
6) Fuel economy

 

-Reliability
-VALUE
-Interior looks
-Speed
-Ride Comfort
-Handling
-Brand Name
-Looks
-Warranty
-Potential
-Family Needs

Well, I purchased an 07 Honda Accord so by definition (and as you can see), 'looks' is not too high on my list.

 

1. price/value
2. looks
3. interior
4. reliability
5. brand name
6. ride comfort
7. handling
8. fuel economy
9. warranty
10. family needs
11. potential

 

1. Handling
2. Brand name (wont lie)
3. Interior Looks
4. Cost
5. Speed
6. Reliability.

Im sure this list will change vastly when i get older.

 

1) Reliability
2) Luxurious
3) Brand Name
4) Power
5) Warranty
6) ...Everything else...

This is why I bought my CL-S...
...and why I'm selling it now that I'm over 100,000 miles.

 

1. The most important thing when I look at a car is how much I like the Clutch/manual Tranny. Everything else is secondary (but I wont be looking at a car in the first place if it doesnt look good)
2. Then everything else,.......,handling, pedal and steering feel, reliability etc etc etc

 

looks
aftermarket support
comfort
gas mileage
reliability
interior space

 

Exterior Looks
Interior Looks
Handling
Performance
Price
Mfg.

 

1) Looks
2) Price Range
3) Reliability
4) Cost of Ownership
5) Performance

I consider #1, then proceed to #2 if criteria one has been met.

Which is why I bought a Mazdaspeed3 yesterday. I got all the way to #5 and felt confident in my condition.

 

Congrats....now.....
POST THE PICS!!!!!!

 

Thanks. I traded in an '04 Mazda3 ... The MS3 is a perfect improvement on the regular 3s 5dr. Don't have any of my car yet ... Waiting for the tintz0r first

 

in my case
1. price
2. reliability
3. exterior
4. power
5. handling
6. interior

 

Well, the salesmen always ask if I have a particular colour in mind and if I've noticed how roomy the trunk is. So yeah.....that's about it. Nothing else is too important.

 

Not necessarily in this precise order, but close enough...

Looks, reliability, safety, comfort, price, speed, fuel economy, handling, ergonomics, quality feel to materials, etc, etc....

 

1. Performance
2. styling
3. reliability
4. aftermarket availability
5. color

 

First I decide what type of vehicle I'm in the market for.

Then....

1. Price
2. Power/Performance
3. Looks
4. Features

I'm not a dash stroker nor am I a biased enthusiast or brand name snob...I've had German, Japanese, and American vehicles.

They all have their strong and weak points.

 

I just can't keep it to 6 things, sorry. But my top 6 is like almost every other 18 year old's anyway.

1. Looks
2. Fun to drive/feel
3. Handling
4. Speed
5. Aftermarket support
6. Comfort
7. Reliability
8. Interior
9. Family needs
10. Cost of ownership
11. Fuel economy
12. Rarity
13. Make

You could saw I'm biased towards Japanese cars because I've only owned Japanese cars and I probably will refuse to drive a Hyundai or a Kia. But then that's probably because I don't think they offer many appealing models..

 

Reliability
Performance
Comfort
Emotional Connection (you just know)
Uniqueness (is that a word?)
Color