When you have finally decided to lease a car, the most important thing to do first would be to make a comprehensive plan and stick to it. Doing so will help you in many different ways. It will not only save your time but also guide you throughout the whole process of finding a good lease deal.
To start making a plan, spare some time to narrow down all the aspects of a car that are important to you to that you can focus your efforts on a few particular factors. It has been generally noticed that most of the people spend far too much time on their vehicle search because they are have not done any research about what kind of vehicle they want or what particular features they need. We have made a pre-shopping checklist that will give you an idea of what choices can you make.
Pre-Shopping checklist
Consider these factors about the kind of vehicle you want.
- Which features in a vehicle are most important to you? Convertible or Sunroof?
- What kind of vehicle do you prefer? A car, truck, or an SUV?
- What should be the efficiency of the vehicle in terms of gas mileage?
- Do you want an automatic or manual transmission?
- Would you like an all-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive?
- Do you want anti-lock brakes?
- Do you hold engine size important? E.g. 1.8, 2.0, 2.5 etc.?
- How much horsepower do you like in a vehicle? (80, 180, 360)?
- How many cylinders do you want? (4, 6, 12)?
- Do you need cargo-carrying capacity in your vehicle?
- Will you need to tow anything with the vehicle? If yes, then how often would you need it?
- How much parking space do you have? Will the vehicle fit in your garage?
- Have you done your homework regarding the impact of leasing the vehicle on your insurance premium?
- Will the vehicle be able to accommodate your changing needs over the course of next few years?
- Is there a nearby maintenance shop for this type of vehicle?
- Have you consulted any Consumer Reports or any other sources of vehicle reviews?
- Have you factored in the annual maintenance cost of this vehicle?
- How important is trunk space for you?
- What top safety features do you prefer in a vehicle?
Decide how much you are willing to pay for the vehicle. Research through different resources the difference between buying and leasing. Decide which option best addresses all your needs. After doing this, look for all the vehicles in this category to compare and differentiate between their features.
