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	Introduction
	Step 1: What kind of car do you need?
	Step 2: How much can you afford?
	Step 3: Should you lease or buy your next car?
	Step 4: Have you considered all vehicles in that class?
	Step 5: Have you considered all of the costs of ownership?
	Step 6: Research options.
	Step 7: Schedule an appointment for a test drive.
	Step 8: How to test drive a car.
	Step 9: After the test drive.
	Step 10: Getting ready for the buying cycle.
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Now that you've selected the right car for you, it's time to begin the buying phase. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)

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10 Steps to Finding the Right Car for You

Step 10: Getting ready for the buying cycle.
By Philip Reed, Senior Consumer Advice Editor
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At this point you should have considered all the cars in the class that interest you. You should have a good idea what you can afford. You should know if you want to buy or lease your next car. You should have test driven your top choices.

Now it's time to narrow your choices down to one car and make a deal. If you plan on leasing, read the "10 Steps to Leasing a New Car." If you are going to buy your next car, read "10 Steps to Buying a New Car." In either case, take a moment to congratulate yourself. You have done your homework to find the right car for you. Now you can move forward with confidence.

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10 Steps to Buying a New Car
The following steps will tell you how to locate, price and negotiate to buy the car you want.

10 Steps to Buying a Used Car
The following steps will tell you how to locate, price and negotiate to buy the used car you want.

10 Steps to Finding the Right Car for You
The following steps are devoted to helping you select, price, locate and test drive the vehicle that is best for you.

Confessions of a Car Salesman
What happens when a veteran automotive writer goes undercover as a car salesman? We sent our own Chandler Phillips to work at two Southern California dealerships and he came back to tell about it.

How to Get a Used Car Bargain Part One
In the second part of this series, we'll discuss Steps 3 and 4: how to locate your target cars and how to test drive and evaluate them.


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