New Car Research

The car-buying decision is a multifaceted process, which requires consideration of a lot of separate pieces of information. The best way to make sure that you buy the right car at the right price is to do your homework. Fortunately, in this age of electronic information, getting the facts is now easier than ever.

Reviews
Having trouble deciding which car to buy? There's no shortage of places to turn for vehicle reviews. The top auto-enthusiast magazines—Automobile, Car and Driver, Motor Trend, and Road & Track—have long been primary sources for reviews of the latest models. In addition, the Internet has opened up many more doors to car information. Each of the enthusiast magazines operate their own web site, plus sites such as Automobiles.com, CarPoint, Edmunds, and Kelley Blue Book offer their own reviews as well.


If you prefer a printed publication, an array of buying guides can be found every year on any large newsstand. When trying to decide among different cars, read reviews from several different sources so that you can get a cross-section of viewpoints.

Specs & Features
Once you know what model or models you're interested in, it's time to dig deeper. Information on specifications, features and options is easily accessible either in the appropriate brochures or at the manufacturers' web sites. Looking carefully at the features and options for different trim levels can help you further hone your choice.

Pricing
Most of the manufacturers' web sites provide retail pricing for models and options. They even allow you to "build your own" vehicle by choosing the trim level and options you want, and then give you a total retail price for that exact configuration.