Buy a Ford
Whether you live in Utah or Alabama, if you live in the United States you know how influential the Ford Motor Company has been in American history. In fact, Forbes describes it as “the most important industrial company in the history of the United States.” But let’s focus on how to get in on the products—how to buy a Ford.
Steps
- Evaluate your needs. First of all, focus on your needs. For what are you going to be using the car? Driving the kids to soccer practice, or going on road trips through Zion’s National Park in Southern Utah? Be sure that your vehicle purchase is based on form as well as function.
- Calculate your price. The price of your car can vary, depending on where you live. For example, a Ford Focus Electric can range from $28,200 in Utah to around $27,900 in Las Vegas. So evaluate how much you can afford for a car and search for a vehicle in that range.
- Choose a Payment plan. Once you’ve decided how much you can afford for a car, choose how you’re going to pay for it. Most car payments are a couple hundred dollars a month. Perhaps you’d rather pay for the car in larger increments. Make a decision about how you’d like to pay for your vehicle.
- Go to the dealers. Of course, how you pay also depends on who you’re paying. Whether you’re buying brand new or used, be sure to check out at least a few dealers and note the differences. Be sure your car dealer is trustworthy and reliable.
- Compare. Once you’ve done all the research, compare your results. Decide what car would be best for you and your lifestyle. Ford even has a handy tool on their website that allows you to compare different vehicles with all the features and prices.
