| With the economy in such a perilous and frankly | | | | advice I ended up taking myself) is to buy a car |
| pitiable state, how can we (the buying public) be | | | | like a Used Saab or something. I haven't picked |
| sure that when we buy important items of large | | | | Saab as a manufacturer out of a hat, but read up |
| monetary value that we aren't going to get ripped | | | | on them in extensive web reviews, automotive |
| off. After all, we are not exactly rolling around in | | | | blogs and other media. I began to see a pattern |
| cash ourselves at the moment. | | | | of satisfied customers emerging and decided to |
| My specific example comes from my experience | | | | go with the general consensus and test drive one. |
| of buying a Used Car, which can be something of | | | | Test driving is pretty much the most important |
| a tricky situation if you aren't extra vigilant. | | | | thing you can do whilst looking for a Used Car. |
| Vigilance is a key word and one that will serve | | | | Anyone who doesn't test drive is going to end up |
| you well in the Used Car market should you | | | | with a car they wish they hadn't handed the |
| choose to follow its teachings to the letter. | | | | money over for. It makes sense to thoroughly |
| As my search for a Used Car began, I noticed a | | | | test any car you are considering, used or |
| rule that seemed to ring truer at every dealership | | | | otherwise. |
| I frequented; just because a car is cheap doesn't | | | | I have now been driving my Used Saab for a few |
| mean that it is a bargain. Any money spent on a | | | | months and have been very happy, but only |
| car that fails immediately is a complete waste, | | | | because I was vigilant and took it out for a |
| whether you spent a little or a lot. | | | | thorough test before I paid. |
| My own personal recommendation (and the | | | | |