buying first car - Page 3

Do you want a manual or automatic transmission?
Doesn't matter but prefer manual if given choice.
Do you really need four-wheel drive? Or all-wheel drive?
Don't need 4wd
What safety features do you want?
Airbags & seatbelts
Do you require a lot of cargo capacity?
Not much. Student/Young professional Car used mainly for getting to/from work and social functions, maybe a longer road trip or two
Will you be doing any towing?
No
Do you have a bad back and need flexible seating positions?
No
Will the car easily fit in your garage or parking space?
Don't Know. Think compact car anyway so won't matter

How Much Can You Afford?
I've got one investment I'll withdraw at probably $5k-6k, basically want to use this to get a car up and running and take care of it for a while. This is the only solid amount of $$ I can put into it, but amount will fluctuate when I have more info about job/living arrangements/other expenses. I might or might not be able to count on parents for help, haven't talked with them yet.

Credit score is good + I understand loans and proper pricing, so that is a potential option in the future. But for now, the above.

Have you considered all vehicles in that class?
No, honda specifically because family trusts & uncle works at dealership. also have connections with ford, have had mazda in past. open to suggestions but feel safest with honda. coupe/sedan, smaller reliable car.

reiterate: Student/Young professional Car used mainly for getting to/from work and social functions, maybe a longer road trip or two

Have you considered all of the costs of ownership?
Yes and no. I'm aware they're there but don't know specifics.

Insurance, Initial caretaking stuff, Fuel, Maintenance, Repairs, Taxes & Fees, (Financing?), Depreciation