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Consider Fuel Efficiency When Buying a Car By Fisher Swanson
When you need to buy your next automobile make sure that fuel economy doesn't get lost in shuffle. Buying a compact car with good gas mileage is both friendly to environment and your pocket book. You will enjoy savings throughout life of vehicle.
There is a lot to consider when buying a car. If you are buying a used car condition of clutch, brakes, engine and transmission will play a huge role in how much that car will cost to operate. Even minor problems can result in $300 repairs.
With new cars you need to find make and model that has a proven track record and fits your needs. Make sure that fuel efficiency plays a role in your decision making. If you emerge from car buying process with a fuel efficient car you will burn up less cash in your tank and have more money to spend on things that matter.
Take advantage of what is known.
When it comes to vehicle maintenance, one thing you can easily and accurately predict is how much gas you are going to use. Gas prices may fluctuate but most people can spend a week or two logging their gas consumption and get a good idea of how many gallons they use. If you don't already, track your gas consumption so you can use this information when purchasing a car.
Make it #1 priority.
One way to make sure that fuel efficiency is considered is to start by looking at cars that get good gas mileage. Make it #1 priority and see where that leads you. The problem with today's car market is car manufacturers know that gas mileage is not a major consideration when purchasing a new vehicle for many U.S. customers.
Crunching numbers.
When you are evaluating a car's fuel efficiency, ask yourself how long you think you will be driving car and determine how much gas will cost.