Buying a new car is often a choice.  You may have had your current vehicle for ten years.  Perhaps you have driven it until it died, and there is no bringing it back to life.  The reason why you are buying a car is not as important as why you want to buy a new car as opposed to purchasing a used car.  Gas mileage, safety, maintenance costs, manufacturer problems, and warranty information will all determine what new car you purchase.

Let’s take a look at why you want a new car first. A new car will have no miles on it.  It has come straight from the factory and will not have a previous owner.  A car like this typically lasts longer than something a few years older.  Plus you have a chance to have the correct maintenance done on the car.

The answer to what new car is a little tougher.  Certainly you have an idea of the brand of vehicle you want.  You may have an older model of that vehicle, heard good reviews, or driven one before.  The items listed above will help you narrow down your choices if you are looking at the right new car.

Gas mileage with today’s prices of gas is important.  You want a vehicle that gives you the best gas mileage, while also taking care of other issues.  Volkswagen, Hybrids, and compact cars are going to give you the best mileage.  Hybrid vehicles tend to give you over 400 miles to a tank of gas.  Volkswagens with diesel engines can come close to 400 miles per tank with highway driving, to give you a comparison.
Safety is perhaps more important for the type of vehicle you purchase.  The safety features that come standard in most cars are driver and passenger air bags, side air bags in the front seats, and safety belts.  Some cars have a higher crash test rating than others.  If safety is a concern you will need to check out these specifications with the manufacturers to compare with the vehicles you are interested in.  If you are about to have a child or already have small children the additional safety features a car may have are imperative.  For example, you want to make sure your child will be safe in the car seat and that there is room for the car seat.  Some vehicles have better features when it comes to families.

Maintenance costs on some vehicles are higher than others.  Volkswagen parts and labor are quite expensive. To fix a simple automatic window switch you could be looking at close to $300.  Other vehicles are not as expensive to maintain.

Most vehicles have problems.  These problems may occur in the new vehicles.  Other problems could be rectified in the newer model.  It pays to know what these issues are regarding the vehicle you are interested in.

For car warranties on new vehicles you need to double check what dealers are still offering them.  With these tough times warranties are in jeopardy.