Cars for Sale

Finding the Right Cars for Sale

There are so many different cars for sale, how do you find the one that's right for you? You can answer a number of basic questions to at least start narrowing your search.

One major consideration is how many passengers you expect to carry. If you're single and don't carpool to work, you could purchase a sports car if you are so inclined. Sports cars are smaller, usually carrying only the driver and one passenger. Some models have a small backseat making it able to carry four, although there isn't much room to spread out and relax. There are other models a little bigger that advertise themselves as sports cars, but they don't fit the stereotypical image of a small, expensive roadster.

If you have a family, you may be considering a mini-van or station wagon as you peruse cars for sale. The mini-vans have been extraordinarily popular since their introduction. They are made in a number of configurations that can usually be changed with the flick of a switch or two. For example, a van may be shown with three rows of seats, able to carry 6 or 8 people. By folding down a row or two of seats, the storage capacity grows. These vehicles are great because they carry people one day and take a trip to a home store the next to be loaded up with the makings for a remodeling project.

The sports utility vehicle (SUV) has been the top seller in the United States in recent years. They combine the room of some vans with the capabilities of a four-wheel drive truck. They are ideal for skiers, campers, and other outdoor enthusiasts, no matter the terrain. In many cases those features don't matter a lot, because these cars became an American status symbol. Even singles and couples with no children, including those who prefer a sedentary lifestyle, had to have an SUV. Many are re-thinking this option as fuel prices have sky-rocketed of late, and SUVs are generally known for poor gas mileage.

Environmental concerns have created more options in the category of cars for sale. Enter the hybrid. These cars by definition have two sources of power. The most popular are a combination of gas and electric. Because of air pollution and the greenhouse effect, state and federal laws are being created to require only hybrid or alternative fuel source vehicles within a few years.