Options to Consider in a Family Vehicle

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Options To Consider In A Family Vehicle
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Buying A Car

• Buying a car is a big decision and requires many
  considerations. With so many models, styles and
  features to choose from, research is important. A
  general idea of what youre looking for helps
  narrow down a lot of options. Well explore many
  of the considerations that can be taken when
  purchasing your next family vehicle.

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New Or Pre-owned

• A new vehicle has that distinct new car smell and
  0 miles on the odometer, but also loses thousands
  of dollars in value the moment it pulls off the
  lot. Even still, you can rest assured that a new
  car will have all of the latest and most advanced
  features, while a pre-owned car may not. This, of
  course, must be weighed against the cost of new
  versus pre-owned. There are pros and cons for
  each, but the main point to remember is buying
  from a reputable dealer mitigates the risks.

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Budget

• How much car you can afford not only includes
  whether youll purchase new or pre-owned, but
  also takes into account the amount of money that
  will be spent on gas and upkeep. A car is not an
  investment, such that is does not appreciate in
  value, but you can make sure youre getting the
  most value for your hard earned money. The down
  payment you have available and financing options
  will help direct the total budget as well.

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Safety

• Safety ratings and features vary across cars.
  Information can be found online for results on
  crash tests ratings, child safety ratings,
  airbags, technology, and tire safety. Its
  possible that even the size of the vehicle itself
  will instill a sense of safety since a large
  truck and a sedan feel much different once
  inside. Its important to consider if this is
  true for you.

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Fuel Economy

• With gas prices in constant flux and ever-rising,
  how frequently youll fill up the gas tank
  matters. If you have a long commute to work or
  drive kids to after-school activities, youll be
  filling up more often. Environmental impact may
  also pull you in one direction over another.

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Maintenance Cleaning

• There is variation in how much maintenance cars
  require, as some are known to have parts that
  require more upkeep than others. Having a trusted
  mechanic is important when youre making more
  frequent trips for maintenance. Additionally,
  youll want to consider the fabric of the seats
  because children and family pets make messes, and
  youll want to be able to clean stains easily.

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Capacity

• Not only will you want to consider how many
  people the car fits comfortably, but youll want
  to consider the overall space in the car. You may
  be carpooling in the future, which means youll
  need more space than just enough seats for those
  in your family. The trunk space will need to fit
  groceries and equipment for hobbies and
  activities. Youll also want to consider space
  for packing for family vacations.

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Bonus Features

• Bonus features such as a built-in GPS, DVD
  players, satellite radio, rear-facing cameras,
  among others, can be chosen to fit your needs.
  These features can also be stylistic, like window
  tinting, or functional, like a sun-roof or
  moon-roof. All of these additions are the
  exciting options that add to the price of the
  car, so youll want to make sure youre choosing
  features youll use and that fit your family.

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Desert Sun Auto Group is the leader in automotive
services in the New Mexico area. Offering a wide
selection of vehicles, Desert Sun Auto Group
makes a priority of customer service and aims to
make the car buying process quick and hassle
free. Financing options are available and many
credit levels are accepted. Additionally, Desert
Sun Auto Group has an experienced and reliable
Parts Service department that is open on
Saturdays to accommodate customers hectic
schedules.

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