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So you've decided to get your own car or truck! The first step is to decide how much you are willing to spend. Some individuals consider their vehicle their most important expense. Others see their vehicle as simply a way to get from point A to point B.
No matter what your feelings, buying or leasing a car is a big undertaking. You need to be financially responsible for monthly payments and you must have insurance.
Your first step is to research cars or trucks in your price range.
The following sites are helpful by providing vehicle reviews and prices.
Kelly Blue Book - with side-by-side comparisons
autobytel.com - with side-by-side comparisons
Your second step is to find the vehicle of your choice at the best price possible. This also involves research. You may need to browse the auto sections of the newspaper, visit dealers, or search related web sites.
The following sites will help you find the best deal and in some cases, buy a vehicle on-line!
carsense.com - SE PA only
Your final step in buying or leasing a car is to purchase car insurance. This is not an option and is required by law!
To learn more about insurance, go to the related page.
A final note on owing or leasing a vehicle: while warranties are available on most new cars, they are either very limited or non-existent on used cars. Therefore, you must remember to budget maintenance and upkeep into your transportation budget. In all cases (new or used) you must budget gas costs into your monthly budget.
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Last modified 05/14/02