Your assignment for this project is to "buy" a car using the internet . Listed below are several new car models and used car that you can look at to find your dream car. When looking at the cars make sure you write down the price and gas mileage (if listed) from the web page on your Buy a Car sheet for later use.
In addition, you will be looking at information about teenage drivers, driving safety data, and accident statistic that you will need to answer questions on the Buy A Car sheet. Now that you can see where you are headed, Get start finding your first car.
The first step is to print the Buying a Car page. Once you have the page printed out you can start by selecting a car, remember you should look for a vehicle that will meet your needs. If you drive on the highway, maybe a 4-wheel drive truck is not what you need. You might also want to look at the Consumer Reports top picks at The Best of the Best. Good Luck!!!!!
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Once you have picked a car, write down the EPA Mileage (if not listed or you are buying a used car use, 15 Miles per gallon for older cars (1980) and big cars and 25 miles per gallon for newer and compact cars) and price (tax and license are not included) on your Buying A Car sheet.
For this purchase we are getting a special rate from the credit union we can have either 24 months at 4.9% or 48 months at 9.8%. Now for the fun part, let's determine how much this car is really going to cost us each month by using a car finance calculator. When you have the payments for both plans list them on your list it on the your Buying a Car sheet. Determine which plan you want use and list the monthly payment on the your Buying a Car sheet.
Another major cost of getting a car is insurance, do not forget if you are buying the car on time you will need collision insurance along with the state mandated liability. Before you buy insurance it may be helpful to look at some Insurance Tips and average Insurance Cost by State. To get find out how much insurance costs click here Insurance Quote. Once you have an insurance quote for your car record the amount on your Buying A Car sheet.
In addition, to the these costs there are operational costs including: gasoline cost, maintenance cost and repair costs. Determine how many miles you will drive in a month (the national average is around 1000 miles but at first you may drive less). On your Buying A Car sheet list your monthly mileage and determine the gallons used, monthly gasoline costs, and monthly maintenance costs.
Once you have all the cost listed, add up all the costs to determine your monthly cost to own your vehicle. Remember this does not include any repair costs if the the car breaks down or you get in an accident.
As a car owner you will need to know a few things about driving and road safety. Listed below are several site you need to look at to answers the questions on your Buying A Car sheet:
Now it is time to take a quiz on driving and sleepiness. When you have completed the quiz, put your score and number correct on the Buying a Car sheet.
Congratulations!!!!! You have completed the task. As a final step, write a page on the back of the Buying a Car sheet on what you learned about the responsibilities you assume when you own and drive a car.