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TB Moderator	Message Posted: Jul 20, 2009 2:46:56 PM Ignore TB Report Abuse When shopping for a new vehicle, I look most at: How much it costs to buy and operate How it feels: Comfort and Handling How dependable it is: Reliability Record What it has: Mechanical Options/Features How it looks: Styling/Appearance Seller Reputation/Location/Convenience NA, Other or None of the above Post your thoughts about this poll below. [Edited by: CC at 7/22/2009 3:40:29 PM EST]

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When shopping for a new vehicle, I look most at:

How much it costs to buy and operate
How it feels: Comfort and Handling
How dependable it is: Reliability Record
What it has: Mechanical Options/Features
How it looks: Styling/Appearance
Seller Reputation/Location/Convenience
NA, Other or None of the above

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

[Edited by: CC at 7/22/2009 3:40:29 PM EST]

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sonicmustang All-Star Author Alberta Posts:637 Points:149,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2013 1:14:29 AM Ignore sonicmustang Report Abuse How much it costs to buy and operate
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 7:05:11 AM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse How much it costs to buy and operate
s90201 Rookie Author Long Island Posts:57 Points:17,215 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 7:26:46 AM Ignore s90201 Report Abuse Everything
mrpolk6 All-Star Author Virginia Posts:587 Points:231,035 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 8:04:34 AM Ignore mrpolk6 Report Abuse all of the above.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,443 Points:1,167,760 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2011 8:01:44 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse I KNOW WHAT I WANT WHEN I GO SHOPPING.
randyt58 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,450 Points:725,030 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Nov 5, 2011 9:01:03 PM Ignore randyt58 Report Abuse I dont buy new cars
Boorus Sophomore Author Cincinnati Posts:110 Points:238,600 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 4, 2011 2:54:48 AM Ignore Boorus Report Abuse All of these things are important. Can't really single out one
googlee Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,889 Points:638,225 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Oct 30, 2011 4:09:42 AM Ignore googlee Report Abuse How much it costs to buy and operate
Travel1st Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:2,930 Points:472,610 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Oct 3, 2011 8:15:37 PM Ignore Travel1st Report Abuse The last car I bought, I really needed a good drivers seat as I was having back problems, and that was the only reason I was looking to change cars. If I got into a car and found my back was pulled, I did not consider it an option. I have changed to automatics since needing knee surgery. Price and operating cost including repairs I have always considered. I am always amazed when a sales person asks as a first question what color of vehicle I am looking for, what does that have to do with choosing a car. I just assume that I can get the car I want and decide on color after looking at what is available.
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Oct 3, 2011 11:41:25 AM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse what i want
777Aviator Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,676 Points:393,145 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2011 7:36:30 AM Ignore 777Aviator Report Abuse All the above are factors
john382 Champion Author Illinois Posts:12,514 Points:2,478,660 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2011 11:36:39 PM Ignore john382 Report Abuse How dependable
LXH18 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:15,730 Points:3,212,900 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2011 9:54:07 PM Ignore LXH18 Report Abuse How dependable it is: Reliability Record AND how much it costs to buy and operate.
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,698 Points:2,381,020 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jun 21, 2011 9:37:45 PM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse need and cost.
estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,614 Points:731,775 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 21, 2011 9:23:29 PM Ignore estroh Report Abuse How much it costs to buy and operate
mattsage Champion Author Buffalo Posts:4,372 Points:699,675 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2011 8:37:47 AM Ignore mattsage Report Abuse i buy American and preferably GM
Browndog73 Rookie Author Toronto Posts:80 Points:10,290 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 24, 2011 4:58:48 AM Ignore Browndog73 Report Abuse Wouldn't buy another new vehicle, to much B/S when going after warranty work, plus depreciates to rapidly and most are over priced.
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: May 23, 2011 6:48:38 PM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse JUST BOUGHT A 2011 CHARGER.GOOD PRICE
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: May 14, 2011 7:22:02 PM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse what it is going to cost
Pitbull1 Veteran Author Detroit Posts:395 Points:23,790 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2011 9:11:43 AM Ignore Pitbull1 Report Abuse When shopping for a new vehicle, I look most at: #1 - If the company producing it is located in the USA. #2 - If the car is assembled in the USA. #3 - Make sure the engine and transmission are assembled in the USA. #4 - What is the North American Parts content #5 - If it is assembled in Michigan. #6 - Needs to be GM or Ford. Support your own State, Country, and Future. [Edited by: Pitbull1 at 4/11/2011 12:12:48 PM EST]
DB2008 All-Star Author Winnipeg Posts:675 Points:239,070 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2011 7:10:50 AM Ignore DB2008 Report Abuse price of insurance and operating cost.
wrunner Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,450 Points:1,137,560 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2011 4:15:02 PM Ignore wrunner Report Abuse Dependability at an affordable price and I only look for used vehicles - 4 cyclinder 2.4 liter or less.
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,546 Points:934,645 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Nov 19, 2010 9:55:22 AM Ignore g747 Report Abuse Price,Affordable,Fuel Economy,Reliablity,Good resell value,Warranty,Color & Equipment,Insurance Rates,Interest rates,Dealership.
SAVEITIL Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,374 Points:1,170,315 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2010 11:27:13 PM Ignore SAVEITIL Report Abuse How much it costs to buy and operate
janmj Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,163 Points:1,753,880 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2010 5:45:54 AM Ignore janmj Report Abuse reliability record
cardjim Champion Author Missouri Posts:12,465 Points:2,704,755 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2010 9:57:11 AM Ignore cardjim Report Abuse price & gas mileage
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,443 Points:1,167,760 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2010 4:50:16 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse PRICE
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2010 1:10:11 PM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse good prices
fuel1971 Rookie Author San Antonio Posts:73 Points:29,510 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2010 10:44:17 PM Ignore fuel1971 Report Abuse What it has: Mechanical Options/Features How it looks: Styling/Appearance
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,546 Points:934,645 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 27, 2010 5:11:17 PM Ignore g747 Report Abuse All pertinent aspects of the vehicle;to assure me of a good choice.
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: May 26, 2010 3:38:59 AM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse price
66mustangfb Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,035 Points:863,245 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2010 3:30:50 AM Ignore 66mustangfb Report Abuse A V8
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,443 Points:1,167,760 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2010 9:22:49 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse BEST AWFER
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,443 Points:1,167,760 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2010 1:36:50 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse price and atitude of the sales person
NakedDriver Champion Author Des Moines Posts:15,861 Points:2,462,175 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Feb 11, 2010 8:07:18 PM Ignore NakedDriver Report Abuse ə i don't buy new vehicles i buy both o price (mostly) and comfort/ability to sleep in it. ə
Lefty06 Veteran Author Rochester Posts:345 Points:24,000 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2010 7:58:16 AM Ignore Lefty06 Report Abuse How dependable it is: Reliability Record
BobD2009 Champion Author Long Island Posts:6,994 Points:1,240,760 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2010 1:50:23 AM Ignore BobD2009 Report Abuse To me cost, style and dependability are the most important.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,443 Points:1,167,760 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Oct 11, 2009 1:54:22 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse price tag
TAT36 Champion Author Florida Posts:6,809 Points:1,304,975 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Oct 3, 2009 6:00:01 AM Ignore TAT36 Report Abuse Cost to buy and operate, how dependable it is, warranty, Styling appearance and usability, safety, toys and buttons.
TAT36 Champion Author Florida Posts:6,809 Points:1,304,975 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2009 5:18:05 AM Ignore TAT36 Report Abuse Economy, comfort, safety, style.
saturn96 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:633 Points:147,565 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2009 6:18:05 AM Ignore saturn96 Report Abuse when shoping for a vehicle, I buy used, and usually look at allthe answers given. mostly though it's price and style at the top.
charmer1212 Rookie Author Memphis Posts:65 Points:15,345 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2009 7:58:20 AM Ignore charmer1212 Report Abuse reliability,mileage and history
Paula85 Rookie Author New York Posts:21 Points:2,410 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2009 6:39:37 PM Ignore Paula85 Report Abuse When shopping for a vehicle i look for the least amount of mileage and i also check
DeadMan09 Rookie Author San Antonio Posts:9 Points:705 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2009 6:25:44 AM Ignore DeadMan09 Report Abuse Seller Reputation/Location/Convenience
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,036 Points:1,755,800 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2009 12:57:50 PM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse Well, they ask what people look MOST at. It's still silly, since people tend to look at a lot of things equally.
PG Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:12 Points:103,065 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2009 10:39:20 PM Ignore PG Report Abuse What a stupid survey! Who doesn't look at ALL those items when deciding what to buy?
Giffdpos Sophomore Author Akron Posts:217 Points:211,070 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2009 6:21:28 PM Ignore Giffdpos Report Abuse When it comes down to it, the only consideration that has minimal impact on my decision is "Seller Reputation/Location/Convenience". I have to weigh all the other factors in equally. I came up with my R.E.S.C.U. plan years ago when shopping for used cars and it applies equally well with new car purchases. RESCU(E) stands for RELIABILITY, ECONOMY, SAFETY, CAPACITY (in regard to number of passengers it can carry) and USEFUL-LIFE (how many more years can you expect to get out of this vehicle if properly maintained?
nkb Champion Author Raleigh Posts:1,903 Points:343,700 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2009 5:29:57 PM Ignore nkb Report Abuse Reliability, economy & comfort.
djtdi Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,840 Points:711,200 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2009 1:46:40 PM Ignore djtdi Report Abuse reliability and economy
Robkewlman2006 Veteran Author Albany Posts:354 Points:77,595 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2009 11:35:12 AM Ignore Robkewlman2006 Report Abuse I always look for reliability. What's the point of buying a vehicle that is cheap to operate but will fail you in a short period of time?