1. 6.02 Meeting Transportion Needs

2. Modes of Transportation
Public TRansit
Scooter
Taxi
Carpool
Bike

3. Set Priorities Make a list of wants and needs for a vehicle
Take into consideration:
What you can afford
Where and when it will be used
Who will be driving the vehicle
Where you live (affects heating/cooling)
Consider if you should purchase a car, truck or van

4. Used Vehicles Depreciates more slowly Costs less to insure
Look for 1-2 year old vehicle
Check Buyers guide on window
Slightly used vehicles may still be under warranty
Look for defects
Ask about previous owner and maintenance records
Certified used cars are sold by dealers
Check Kelly Blue Book and NADA for values

5. New Cars Features Standard features (at no cost)
Safety
Performance
Economy
Appearance
Convenience
Standard features (at no cost)
American made-GM, Chevrolet
Imported-Honda, Kia, BMW

6. Where to buy Traditional Dealerships Used car lots The internet
Auto superstores
Private sellers
craigslist

7. Research makes and models
Safety
Reliability
Fuel Economy
Power and performance
Comfort and convenience
Insurance rates
Warranties

8. Research Prices
Used vehicles
Find book value

9. New Vehicle Prices Invoice price-price dealer pays manufacturer
Base price-price with standard features
Options and option packages-extra features
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price-(MSRP) base price + OPTIONS+destination charge
Sticker price- dealers initial asking price