Buy a Sports Car
Wanting to buy a sports car is nothing new. Young and old alike find these vehicles fun and exciting to drive and to own. So don't be left out. You can easily purchase the right sports car for you if you know what to look for and how much to spend.
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Steps
- Start by setting a budget. Unlike a house, cars are a depreciating asset, so you don't want to sink more money than you can afford into a new vehicle because it won't hold it's value. You can look for car purchasing calculators in the web when comparing car prices. This will help you factor into account what is affordable to you.
- Determine what size you need. Ask yourself if a two-seater will be sufficient or if you are going to have to purchase a vehicle with compact back seats.
- Examine your engine options. A four-cylinder engine will typically give you better fuel economy, but you may consider a V6 or a V8 engine for more power. If your vehicle is for normal city driving, though, the four-cylinder should be fine.
- Decide if you want a four-wheel, anti-lock break system (ABS). An ABS system will help keep you on the road and maintain your steering control if you have to make a hard break, particularly under poor weather conditions. ABS systems are extremely helpful in areas where slippery and poor weather conditions are common, but they are expensive to repair. So that is another consideration.
- Weigh your transmission options. Manual transmission cars tend to be less expensive, and they are said to be more reliable. However, automatic transmissions are considerably easier to drive, and they are less of a hassle if you do much driving in stop and go traffic. They are, though, more expensive to repair.
- Consider your make and model options. Do you want a fast vehicle? Do you want something that looks sporty, or are you going for a luxury feel?
- Think about a convertible. Many convertible vehicles now have greater safety features that they didn't have in years past. These can include the following: bodies and floors designed to absorb collision shock; strong A-pillars built into the design to act as a roll bar for the front occupants; reinforced bodies making the cars heavier and making them easier to handle; and a pop-up rear roll bar to protect the front and back seat occupants of the vehicle.
Tips
- Don't rule out a used vehicle. If your budget is tight, finding the right used sports car might be more cost efficient than purchasing a new one.
- Don't forget about the cost of your insurance. Certain makes and models are inherently more dangerous to drive and/or more likely to get stolen, so auto insurers will take those factors into consideration. You must take into consideration the added price of insurance to figure out if it does align well with your budget.
