{"id":1494,"date":"2019-05-04T01:52:46","date_gmt":"2019-05-04T08:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=1494"},"modified":"2023-10-12T02:10:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T09:10:54","slug":"your-next-car-which-vehicle-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/your-next-car-which-vehicle-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"YOUR NEXT CAR &#8211; Which Vehicle is Right For You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_91231c-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_91231c-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_91231c-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_91231c-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_91231c-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_91231c-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_91231c-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_91231c-8d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_91231c-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_91231c-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_91231c-8d qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-127434  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-9cad75\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_86f63d-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_86f63d-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_86f63d-5d\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_86f63d-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_86f63d-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_86f63d-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_86f63d-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_86f63d-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_86f63d-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_86f63d-5d summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_86f63d-5d\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Purchasing a car, whether new or used, is a big decision. It&rsquo;s best to ask yourself the questions included in this article, such as, &ldquo;Should I keep my old car or buy a new one?,&rdquo; &ldquo;Should I buy a USED or NEW car?,&rdquo; and &ldquo;What about a high mileage car?&rdquo;<\/li><li>Next, decide in advance which qualities are most important to you. Is it reliability, safety, price, or something else?<\/li><li>Finally, find out what type of vehicle will suit you best. Decide on which system, transmission, and size you want. Narrow down your search based on all you&rsquo;ve learned and decided.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Purchasing a car, whether new or used, is a big decision for most people. You will likely live with (and pay for) the choice you make for at least the next few years, so do not make snap decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Start by following the 3 Steps listed below. They will help you sort through the sometimes overwhelming array of choices you must deal with just to select the right vehicle for you.<\/p>\n<h2>Follow these 3 steps to find the perfect car for you<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Thinking about buying a car? Ask yourself these questions. (Click on each answer for hints).<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/thinking-about-buying-a-car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Should I keep my old car or buy a new one?\">Should I keep my old car or buy a new one?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/thinking-about-buying-a-car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Should I buy a USED or NEW car?\">Should I buy a USED or NEW car?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/thinking-about-buying-a-car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"What about a high mileage car?\">What about a high mileage car?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/thinking-about-buying-a-car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Should I buy from a private party or a dealer?\">Should I buy from a private party or a dealer?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/thinking-about-buying-a-car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Should I buy from used car auctions that are open to the public?\">Should I buy from used car auctions that are open to the public?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/thinking-about-buying-a-car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"How can I verify that I am getting the right deal?\">How can I verify that I am getting the right deal?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/thinking-about-buying-a-car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"How can I protect myself from buying a lemon?\">How can I protect myself from buying a lemon?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 2: Next, decide in advance which qualities are most important to you.<\/h3>\n<p>Examine your priorities before you go car shopping. By being methodical, you can avoid impulse buying, which salespeople love, but which you may later regret.<\/p>\n<p>Click on each quality below to learn more about what to look for<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-important-to-you-in-a-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Reliability?\">Reliability?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-important-to-you-in-a-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Safety?\">Safety?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-important-to-you-in-a-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Price?\">Price?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-important-to-you-in-a-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Fuel Economy?\">Fuel Economy?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-important-to-you-in-a-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Size?\">Size?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-important-to-you-in-a-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Performance?\">Performance?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-important-to-you-in-a-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Comfort?\">Comfort?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-important-to-you-in-a-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Looks?\">Looks?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-important-to-you-in-a-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Prestige?\">Prestige?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1498 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/which-vehicle-is-right-for-you.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/which-vehicle-is-right-for-you.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/which-vehicle-is-right-for-you-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/which-vehicle-is-right-for-you-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/which-vehicle-is-right-for-you-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Now, let&rsquo;s see what types of vehicle will suit you best.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/front-wheel-drive-rear-wheel-drive-or-all-wheel-drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, or all wheel drive?\">Front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, or all wheel drive?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/front-wheel-drive-rear-wheel-drive-or-all-wheel-drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Stick shift or automatic?\">Stick shift or automatic?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/front-wheel-drive-rear-wheel-drive-or-all-wheel-drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Large car or small car?\">Large car or small car?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/front-wheel-drive-rear-wheel-drive-or-all-wheel-drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Minivan, full size van, sport utility, station wagon, or pickup truck?\">Minivan, full size van, sport utility, station wagon, or pickup truck?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/front-wheel-drive-rear-wheel-drive-or-all-wheel-drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"What is the difference between a car costing $12,000 and one for $35,000 (or one for $80,000 for that matter). What am I paying for?\">What is the difference between a car costing $12,000 and one for $35,000 (or one for $80,000 for that matter). What am I paying for?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/front-wheel-drive-rear-wheel-drive-or-all-wheel-drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"What options should I look for?\">What options should I look for?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Now, Let&rsquo;s Narrow the Search<\/h3>\n<p>Here are some tips to help you sell your old car and find that perfect new or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/is-now-the-best-time-to-buy-a-used-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"used car\">used car<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-get-comfortable-when-buying-a-second-hand-hybrid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"&lt;strong&gt;Thinking about buying a Used Hybrid?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Thinking about buying a Used Hybrid?<\/strong><\/a><br>How to Get Comfortable When Buying a Second Hand Hybrid. A new article by Lauren Fix, the Car Coach<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/hurricane-sufferers-victimized-by-illegal-car-selling-scam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Beware of Flood Damaged Cars\">Beware of Flood Damaged Cars<\/a>:<\/strong><br>How to avoid buying a flood damaged car. What to do if your car was caught in a flood. A new article by Lauren Fix, the Car Coach<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-carparts-com-road-tests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"&lt;strong&gt;Read our Road Tests&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Read our Road Tests<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; We test cars and trucks in ways you never could in a 5 minute road test. These road tests shake out how a car rides, feels and performs. We tell you what special features set a vehicle apart from the crowd and we try to flush out features that you may grow to hate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Backseat Drive:<\/strong><br>An article that reviews the kid friendliness of cars<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cars of the (near) Future:<\/strong><br>See what auto manufacturers have in store for you in the near future<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the Manufacturer&rsquo;s Web Site<\/strong> &ndash; Here is a list of all the auto manufacturer web sites. Most will let you build and price a car and see what it will look like in the color of your choice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Looking for that special used car?<\/strong><br>Click Here to locate that car in your area.<br>carlist.com<\/li>\n<li><strong>Want a place to list your car for sale?<\/strong><br>for a FREE listing, go to carlist.com\/usedcars<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/gm-gave-a-party-and-america-came\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Try before you Buy\">Try before you Buy<\/a>.<\/strong> Check out what GM is doing to help you decide<br>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/gm-gave-a-party-and-america-came\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"GM Auto Show in Motion\">GM Auto Show in Motion<\/a> is touring the country to give everyone a chance to actually drive their vehicles along with vehicles from other manufacturers. 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