Attention! Your ePaper is waiting for publication!
By publishing your document, the content will be optimally indexed by Google via AI and sorted into the right category for over 500 million ePaper readers on YUMPU.
This will ensure high visibility and many readers!
Deciding Which Car to Buy By: BJ Killeen / Down the Road Anytime I tell someone what I do for a living, the next question is, “what’s the best car to buy?” While it may seem like an easy one to answer, it’s not. Actually, it may be the hardest question. Why? Because we each want and need different features from our vehicles. What I ask first is how much do you want to spend? If money is no object, your options are wide open, but that’s an unusual case. Don’t forget to add sales tax, registration fee, and any documentation fees at the dealership. I then ask if they want to buy or lease. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on how you’re using the vehicle. Then I ask them to decide what type of vehicle do they want/need. A four-door sedan? A pickup truck, an SUV? Next I’ll ask if they are looking at a gas-powered or an electric vehicle. This is a huge decision based on a variety of factors, such as: how far do you commute each day? Do you take long trips? Can you charge at home? Can you charge at work? And then even more questions. Do you need a big cargo area? Do you need two or three rows of seats? Is fuel economy important to you? Is performance important? What about technological features? What about safety? What about affordable maintenance, as some manufacturers include service as part of the warranty. Next, I ask them to make a list of the features they like in their current vehicle, as well as what they dislike. Then I tell them to make a list of features in three categories: need to have, want to have, would be nice to have. Once you narrow down the specifics, it’s a lot easier to make a list of vehicles that meet that criteria. At that point I’m happy to advise them as to which vehicle will suit their needs best. Keep in mind that cost isn’t always best. Remember, you drive the vehicle every day, not the price. BJ Killeen has been an automotive journalist for over 30 years. She welcomes all questions and inquiries, and can be reached at bjkdtr@gmail.com FREE LAST WILL & TESTAMENT NV #0088819 Bid Limit $100,000 I protect families and taxpayers in probate court in a way that no prior public administrator has. Please visit www.rob4nv.com to learn more and download resources to protect yourself in an emergency. 0% interest and 0 payments for 24 Months (OAC) Locally owned and operated since 2009 Paid for by the Committee to Elect Rob Telles EXPERIENCED. QUALIFIED. DEDICATED. 38 June 20<strong>22</strong> Nevada’s Premier Window & Door Provider and Energy Efficiency Company Purchase 2 Windows, Get the 3rd for $99 Save $500 or more on any door Save up to 34% on energy consumption *per Provia Call 702-299-6512 Learn more by scanning the QR Code or Visiting solupwindows.com