Monday 17 September 2012

How to prepare for your brand new car hunt



Most of the people who are car enthusiasts keep a close track of various new cars introduced in the market. They can talk for hours on their favorite cars and their features. They enjoy reading and commenting about cars. There are several online car forums and car clubs that have millions of members and active moderators. Such forums not only entertain these car enthusiasts but also publish firsthand information on hot-selling brands, best driving features and list of new car prices. However, not all of us are experts when it comes to automobiles, but definitely we could all do with a brand new car. So where do we begin with our new car search?

You probably want a car that fits your budget and is comfortable for long-term usage. Most of the new car buyers opt for a family car that can serve their day-to-day commutation needs.  Cars with good fuel efficiency and smooth riding features are perfect for long drives and family vacation.  Honda Fit, Ford Fusion, Acura TSX, Buick Regal, Ford Taurus and Fusion Hybrid are some of the top family cars that are both luxurious as well as fairly affordable. 


You can easily get new car price quotes online if you know where to look. If you are totally unaware about brand discrimination, it would be wise to take some time out of your busy routine to study about some of the top cars in the market. If you want a car for yourself, you can narrow down your search to small, compact or subcompact cars like Acura TSX or Subaru Impreza. But if you need a car that could carry a small family of 4 or 5 members, then get a list of midsize or full-size cars. You can also opt for wagons because they are spacious and more comfortable.  If you want a car that comes under a definite price range it would be better to look for brands that fit under your financial plan.

You can effortlessly get car price quotes from car dealers as well as online car review sites. Most manufacturers publish their new car price quotes online. This is an easy way to inform their customers and car enthusiasts about latest releases.  The list of new car prices is usually divided into two main categories – MSRP and the Invoice. MSRP stands for ‘Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price’ and invoice is the actual sum at which the cars are sold by the dealers.  

Invoice price range is usually lower than the MSRP by a certain percentage. For instance, if the MSRP is $15,500 - $19,500 the invoice would be something around $14,600 to $ 18,900.  The disparity in MSRP is owing to the variation in prices at different cities and states. After the initial stages of release, this list of new car prices might also display the’ Average Price Paid’ which is an aggregate value of the model. It is the average amount paid for procuring that particular car by all the buyers taken together. 

Whenever you get car price quotes also take note of insurance quotes and yearly insurance cost.

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