While you may be eager to buy a Mazda car or SUV, you don’t want to jump in without the proper preparation. If you want to find the right vehicle at the right price, these are the steps you’ll want to take before visiting our Mazda dealership.
Think About Your Budget
The first thing to do when planning to buy a car is to focus on your finances. If you will be financing, figure out how much money you can apply to the down payment or your initial lease costs.
Next, consider how much you can afford to spend every month. A good rule of thumb for the down payment is to put up 20 percent of the sale price, bearing in mind that your total car-related expenses – payments, insurance, fuel, and maintenance – should not exceed 10 percent of your monthly income.
Put Together a List of Must-Haves
Once you know how much you must spend, you can concentrate on the features you want your vehicle to have. If this will be a family car, you’ll probably want something with generous passenger and cargo space. If you have a long commute to work or school, perhaps good gas mileage or advanced safety features are among your top priorities.
We also suggest considering creature comforts. Sound systems, smartphone mirroring, leather seating, and other amenities keep your drive engaging, too, and should be on your list.
Get Pre-Approved for a Loan
The financing process can take a while, which is why anything you can do to speed it up is smart. Cook Mazda will help expedite things by letting you get pre-approved for Mazda financing right now.
We take pride in making car buying transparent and accessible to all. If you have questions as you research, call, click, or simply stop by our showroom today.
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