What Questions Should I Ask Myself Before Making a New Vehicle Purchase?

Important Vehicle Shopping Questions to Ask Yourself

Shopping for a new or pre-owned Subaru in the mid-Michigan region can be an experience that is both exciting and potentially stressful. Whether it’s your first vehicle purchase or you’ve made several over the years, it’s important to make sure that you are confident in your decision to buy. As such, Thelen Subaru in Bay City, MI, is happy to suggest a list of questions that you should be able to answer positively before you stop by our dealership to start shopping. By taking some time to evaluate your current needs, you can more easily find that vehicle that you and your family will love. 

Question Examples to Answer Before Shopping

Is This the Right Time? – It is important for you to decide if it is the right time to purchase your next vehicle. Can you afford to add a new or pre-owned vehicle to your monthly budget? Are you needing a new vehicle to replace one that is currently old or beginning to break down consistently? 

Vehicle Body Style – What kind of vehicle do you need? Are you looking for a sporty sedan that gets excellent fuel economy while also being fun to drive? Is your family getting a new addition and you need to upsize into an SUV? On the other end of the question, are you looking to downsize as your need for an SUV has lessened?

What is My Budget? – If you are confident in this is the right time to purchase a new or new-to-you Subaru, you should take extra time to determine your budget. This will help our sales associates find you the vehicle that meets your needs the best. It can also help steer you towards either a new Subaru or a gently pre-owned Subaru.

What Features Do I Want? – Finally, what extra amenities or safety features do you want your Subaru to have? Are you looking at a basic model that caters to your more functional lifestyle, or are you wanting your family cruiser to be as fully loaded as possible? Do you want to have the freedom to personalize what comes in your new Subaru through custom orders? Are systems such as Adaptive Cruise Control on your list because you plan on taking a summer vacation this year or you frequently find yourself on the highway?

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