10 Mistakes Lots of People Make When Buying a New Car

According to statistics, most drivers change their car once every six years, which is a pretty long period of time. To take the best out of your car in those six years, to save money and to avoid constant repairing, you’d better avoid ten mistakes many of us make when buying a car.
One day you’ll probably decide to sell your car. That’s why you have to consider some important features. According to Paint supplier PPG Industries, white is the most popular car color in the US with 35 percent of all sold vehicles. It is followed by black with 17 percent, and silver and gray that both got a 12 percent popularity.
In case you want to purchase some good old German luxury brands such as BMW or Mercedes-Benz, you have to be prepared to pay around $17,800 and $12,900 for ten years of maintenance accordingly. US popular brand Cadillac comes next with an average $12,500 maintenance cost for the same period of time.
Additional airbags, a passenger sensing system that can tell the size of the person in the seat and save smaller children in case of a crash, auto-dimming mirrors to reduce the glare coming from headlights at night, head restraints and ABS are some of the things you don’t want to save money at.
Make a check-list of features you need to check and think of where you’ll be driving your new vehicle. Try driving on the highway and park in uncomfortable conditions if that’s what you know you’ll have to do in the future. Examine everything to help yourself make the right decision.
Don’t be afraid to miss “the deal of a lifetime.” You must have noticed those come up now and then, so you shouldn’t let them pressure you into making a wrong financial decision that will affect your budget for years.

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TIMESTAMPS
You don’t think about resale value. 0:32
Car maintenance can be expensive. 1:46
You pay for optional items. 2:50
You buy a brand new car. 3:33
You buy a car that is too big or too small. 4:03
You can’t choose between car’s prestige and technical characteristics. 4:34
You don’t examine the car. 5:19
You miss advantageous offers and discounts. 6:08
You don’t try to lower the price. 6:30
You’re in a hurry. 6:51

SUMMARY
-First, the car brand matters: there are brands that are more or less popular among drivers. Second, you need to think about the vehicle specifications and the engine. Third, don’t forget about its color.
-Think of how much of your family budget car maintenance can make, and decide if you want to spend that much on your vehicle after you’ve purchased it.
-Some drivers don’t smoke inside their cars. In this case, they don’t need an ashtray. An additional corrosion treatment is useless as well because cars already have an anti-corrosion treatment.
-The best choice is a car model that is no more than three years old and already well-known.
-Try to predict how many times you’re going to travel by car, how many passengers will be there, and so on.
-A premium class car will give you better safety, high performance and increased comfort their manufacturers guarantee.
-Gather as much information as possible at reliable websites and among your friends, consult an independent specialist, and test drive your chosen car.
-The best time to buy a car starts in December and reaches its peak in March.
-Try to call or send emails to different dealerships saying you have a better offer and asking if they can beat it.
-Spend enough time to gather information, consulting specialists, and weighing the pros and cons.

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[winrotliche]

I buy a car for my own self satisfaction, considering my financial status. I don't choose the car specifications to please the next owner.

[Johnnybegood]

When I buy a car, I'm not thinking to sell it, I will use it until its last breath. Proper use and maintenance are the keys to last your car with you.

[HenriZwols]

You drive that car for 6 years, you get to pick it, it's your hard-earned money. And then instead of choosing a colour *you* like, you pick a colour you think the next owner will like!?

[veemacks]

The thumbnail for this video shows a mistake that isn't mentioned in this top 10 list ... spending too high a percentage of your income on a car.

[CMRinehart]

I bought my car new in 2002, and I’m still driving it. I bought new because I planned on keeping it a long time.

[MrTommyboy]

When I sold cars, I recommended RENTING a similar car for a week. Let the wife go grocery shopping, take the kids where ever, take a weekend trip, THEN decide if the car will fit your needs. My manager had fits because I didn't "close the deal" on the spot, but MOST of my customers came back and either purchased that car or decided it didn't fit their needs and tried something else rather than be stuck with an expensive purchase that the wife will hate and won't suit your needs.

[aeliar]

In my country there is a saying: "There's a buyer for every cow"
It means that you should buy whatever you like, if you want to resell it later, you will find buyer 100%.

[mrzack]

I put this video speed to 1.25 and now it wounds normal

[shanc.]

My 2008 Highlander Sport has over 280, 000 miles and still running smoothly. Tips, every 5000-7500 use mobile one full synthetic oil, rotate tire, balance every 5000 miles, replace air filter and cabin air filter after every oil change. Wash the engine bay every 10, 000 miles, transmission & radiator flush once a years, and drive normally so your car can last for 10 years.

[Adck]

The main mistake is you're reading the comments instead of watching the video.

[henmari]

Im 25, single, no family. Ill buy the car i want.

[karlknueppel]

The #1 mistake that many people make when buying a car is simple: not buying what they want. Buy what you love. People spend hours upon hours driving. Make all that time worthwhile.

[dmjjackson]

I have two issues with this advice. Issue one, luxury cars depreciate more than regular brands. Take a look at an 8 -10 year old Mercedes CLK or S-class. Issue two, depending on where you live, the "Optional extra corrosion protection" will not be wasted money. If you live somewhere with snow and salted roads, this will not only be a selling feature to add value for resale, it may be the difference between selling you car versus scrapping it.

[anthonylewis]

On a VW forecourt in SW London, I'd seen the much criticized Phaeton that was only 15 months old (diesel engine) and it lost £10, 000 in such a short space of time - that's the average cost of a basic specced city car.

The message here is clear : if you want a prestige vehicle (like the aforementioned - it shares very much of the Bentley GT coupé) purchase when the car is two years old : you're likely to pay a much lower cost due to its initial depreciation and there's going to be some warranty left.

Makes perfect sense!.

[LorenzoLiteFlowFurlanetto]

"... [white] stands for semplicity, purity and order..." It just keeps the car cooler during summer months.. just saying.

[shabazz]

4:46 How is she driving forward but her hairs blowing the opposite direction ??? 🤔😂😂

[marekpawlik]

Mistake #1 and #2. Buying brand new car on credit. #3. Keeping it only for 6 years. #4. Buying a German Premium car.

[robertcgage]

I've never seen a SUV more off road then someone's lawn.

[sinki]

Bought a golf for 3500, spend 700 on maintenance/repairs and it's been trouble free for over 4 years. If I sell it next year I'll be able to sell it for the same price and I've spend less then 1000 on maintenance over 5 years. Cost of maintenance and resale value is my main reason to buy or not buy a car while not having to go to a dealership for maintenace is the nr 1 priority.

[EdwinvandenAkker]

4:04 I have a tiny Renault Twingo. It's a diesel. Diesel is a bit cheaper in feul-milage and maintenance in Europe. I travel a lot for work. All the equipment fits well. And when I ordered it I added the better front seats for more comfort. It saves money since it's a small car. But powerful enough to pull up when needed.