Buying a new car can be very exciting – but there are a lot of things you need to take into account before you hop into the driver’s seat. For instance, do you want a hybrid? The latest in navigational bells and whistles? Or are you most concerned with having the safest ride on the road?
Whatever it may be, we want to hear from you:
Leave your thoughts in comments below.
What matters most to you when buying a new car? What’s the least important thing?
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Robert R. on March 4, 2013 at 12:50pm
Features mean a lot but fuel economy and pricing are just as important. The question should have "all of the above" for E instead of "other". All of these things will be taken into account when purchasing or leasing. thanks.
HAROLD E. on March 4, 2013 at 12:51pm
PRICE MATTERS GAS MILAGE MATTERS BUT GETTING THE CAR YOU WANT MATTERS MORE THAN ANY THING ELSE TO ME
Dennis B. on March 4, 2013 at 12:51pm
When I'm looking to purchase a new vehicle, I look for all the above options ~ not for just one or the other. IF every option you've listed above, isn't a part of the deal; I'll keep looking, until I find a car that does offer them all!
D. W. on March 4, 2013 at 12:55pm
I tend to look at the features; my husband focuses more on the 'total package' when contemplating buying a new or used vehicle.
Jackie on March 4, 2013 at 1:01pm
Pricing is 1st concern, how much car will I get for my dollar without having to add a lot of upgrades- what is standard on the vehicle - leather seats, GPS systems, new safety features. Extra features not really applicable to driving are least concern- such as "BlueTooth," or Sirius radio; upgraded speakers, etc.
Con on March 4, 2013 at 1:06pm
Safety is most important for me. All of the other choices are also important, but I don't want to buy the cheapest made car or even the best on fuel economy and then realize it is too small and not safe enough for my family.
Pascual on March 4, 2013 at 1:18pm
Most important : pricing with features included and reliability. Least important : the brand name (car manufacturer)
Lisa on March 4, 2013 at 1:31pm
Of Course price matters for me. Features used to be in second. Now with the high price of gas it will have to be in 3rd place. When time come for me to trade vehicle I will need to consider one with a better fuel mileage, due to lots of traveling. Safety is also of great concern.
Doug on March 4, 2013 at 1:31pm
I'm mostly concerned about price or monthly payment cost. I can decide which features I can live without on my vehicle. Fuel economy is important to me but the auto manufacturers don't care about fuel economy. The other bells and whistles on the car can also be purchased on a new smart phone.
Lew on March 4, 2013 at 1:40pm
I look at pricing as the most important, as I decide what features and fuel economy that we want and then I work with the dealership on the best price!
Bill on March 4, 2013 at 1:54pm
Pricing & mileage, that is what it is all about today. Quality has much improved and most every car today has all the latest features. So what is left? Price (including finance costs) & mileage.
Rick on March 4, 2013 at 1:54pm
The most important thing to me when buying or leasing a new vehicle is the quality and honesty of the dealer service department. We have dealt with the same dealer service personnel for 20 years now. I trust them and they understand my family's needs. I have no qualms about sending my daughter to the dealership and having her tell the service writer, "Do what the Jeep needs." Everythng else is secondary!
Frank S. on March 4, 2013 at 1:55pm
With getting up in the years a little, comfort of seats ,controls, back up camera that is usable and exiting and entering are matters of great concern.
ssrock on March 4, 2013 at 2:00pm
Pricing makes the biggest difference,then features.
Jeff on March 4, 2013 at 2:31pm
The car we will want to purchase will have to be comfortable and be able to get in and out easily.
eddie s. on March 4, 2013 at 2:41pm
safety far ahead of other options.
james on March 4, 2013 at 3:06pm
depends on what it is to be used for. daily driver-fuel, price, features fun car - performance, features
Tammy on March 4, 2013 at 4:16pm
If I were going to buy a new car I would want cheaper car payments and fuel economy. But it is my high car payments that bugs me most right now. I love my vehicle though, because I wanted four wheel drive.
Michele on March 4, 2013 at 4:29pm
I prefer safety, which is the most important factor when buying a car. But I also look at the price.
Raymond M. on March 4, 2013 at 4:44pm
Pricing and Performance matter most to me when choosing a car.
John P. on March 4, 2013 at 5:07pm
Pricing..Safety of these new vehicles is above consideration, they all are safe..
amy on March 4, 2013 at 5:07pm
I have already researched all the pertinent information by the time I select a vehicle. The bottom line is price. I have already considered all the safety, mileage, and features to make my selection.
Thomas S. on March 4, 2013 at 6:07pm
I would love a new car but at this stage of the game, cant afford one. My wife went through Ally for her new car in 2009. But she only drives 3 miles to work and 3 miles home and lets the car sit in the garage on the weekends. As of right now, she only has 21,000 miles on it. So we arent really ready to trade hers in.
ahunsinger on March 4, 2013 at 6:23pm
Safety first, all are important.
Milton on March 4, 2013 at 6:27pm
Price and comfort pickup truck lease, Dodge
Patty D. on March 4, 2013 at 7:37pm
W look at where the new car is . service... price.. safety.. features.. warrenty.. and we dont lease we buy and always had a good experience with Ally Bank...
Jacqueline W. on March 4, 2013 at 7:39pm
The price of gas has gotten and therefore fuel economy is at the top of my list. The least important is luxury features at this time.
Peri on March 4, 2013 at 7:53pm
If you're a real "car person" it becomes a combination of all of the compnents. We all want the newest with the most features and we want it now. However, unless money is not an option, fuel economy and pricing are going to go hand and hand somewhere in the deal. In a perfect, no money worries world, I would have a both Corvette and the new SS on order and keep a Z71 LTZ Silverado, Suburban or Tahoe.
Benjamin J. on March 4, 2013 at 8:36pm
Safety first,and space and fuel economy.
Faye on March 4, 2013 at 9:19pm
I picked features as my most important when looking at a new car and hopefullly I can work on the price. Fuel economy, I feel is part of the features that I would look for and safety follows if I have picked the right features.
Rebal on March 4, 2013 at 9:44pm
Safety would be first then Pricing, only because if you think of it what good is having gas prices down if you can not a ford renting a car, then it would be lower gas prices.
171399 on March 4, 2013 at 10:17pm
Pricing is very important to us. If you can't afford the car you certainly cannot purchase it. Also, we go where we can get the most car, most features we want, and the best deal. We try to get the shortest loan time possible for what we can afford.
Ed f. on March 4, 2013 at 10:39pm
Priceing & Fuel Ecomony are the two main things I look at. Then I look at items that the car comes with and safety.
Helen L. on March 5, 2013 at 4:39am
Value - To get the best possible car for the money you pay. This includes all of the above mentioned criteria.
Roger on March 5, 2013 at 7:04am
I consider all the items, but styling is just as important. I don't want just another cookie-cutter car.
JerryDee on March 5, 2013 at 7:42am
Being retired, I look for features first and price next wanting the most features i.e. heated & a/c'd seats. Fuel economy is third because we drive less than 10,000 miles/yr. and in the long run, whether the auto gets 20mph or 30mph, it really isn't significant to us to give up the luxury and features. Safety isn't as high a priority. After seat belts, air bags and all the safety features packed into the vehicle, what more do we need. As far as "Other", how about original equipment tires that last more than 30,000 miles? Or windshield wipers that last more than two years?
robert on March 5, 2013 at 8:14am
being restricted on mileage, going over allotted mileage, an how much extra that would cost. will it even be worth it to lease versus buy.
Mario on March 6, 2013 at 12:02pm
This is a loaded question. It's all of the above and a few other more.
Mary on March 6, 2013 at 12:30pm
Features and performance is most important to me
Richard on March 6, 2013 at 1:15pm
All of the above should be listed as one of the choices. However, after having been injured 2 times in car accidents that were not my fault, but were caused by the other driver not paying attention, "Safety" is of utmost importance for me when considering buying or leasing another car.
Ally on March 6, 2013 at 5:49pm
Thanks for your response, Robert!
Ally on March 6, 2013 at 5:49pm
We appreciate your response, Ed. Thank you for sharing!
Ally on March 6, 2013 at 5:50pm
Thanks for sharing!
Ally on March 6, 2013 at 5:50pm
Thanks, Faye! What are some of the feature you look for?
Ally on March 6, 2013 at 5:51pm
Thanks for sharing, Jacqueline!
Ally on March 6, 2013 at 6:11pm
Thanks for responding, James. And by the way, thank you for replying in verse!
Ally on March 6, 2013 at 6:11pm
Thanks for sharing, Jeff!
Ally on March 6, 2013 at 6:12pm
We appreciate your response, Frank!
Ally on March 6, 2013 at 6:13pm
Thanks, Bill!
Ally on March 6, 2013 at 6:14pm
Thanks, Pascual!
Ally on March 6, 2013 at 6:14pm
Thanks for responding, Jackie. We appreciate it!
Ally on March 6, 2013 at 6:17pm
Thanks, D. What are some of the features you look for?
Ally on March 6, 2013 at 6:17pm
Great strategy, Dennis!
Ally on March 6, 2013 at 6:18pm
Thanks for your response, Robert!
Ally on March 6, 2013 at 6:19pm
Thanks, Peri!
Ally on March 6, 2013 at 6:20pm
Thanks, Jerry! Those are all very important factors when buying a car.
Ally on March 7, 2013 at 12:36pm
We’re sorry to hear about those accidents, Richard. And we agree: Safety is definitely an important feature when shopping around for a car.
Ally on March 7, 2013 at 12:36pm
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Mary! We appreciate it.
Ally on March 7, 2013 at 12:37pm
Thanks for your response, Mario!
James on March 8, 2013 at 10:04am
All of the above are equally important.
Susan on March 8, 2013 at 10:34am
When buying a new car all of these are important, but when I spend my money dependability is key. I purchase a new car and drive it for years, my last new car had 300k miles on it when I replaced it.
B M. on August 11, 2013 at 2:52pm
Safety is first, that's why we drive pickups; visability of whats happening around you is the most important to avoid troubles while driving; there's no price on life it self. Drive what works best for your needs.