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Buy a Car


How to Choose the Right Vehicle

Needs Evaluation Worksheet

Question  Recommended  Answer

How many in the family?
One to three 2-dr coupe/4-dr sedan*/pickups/SUV
Four or five 4-dr sedan*/wagon/SUV 
Five plus Minivan/SUV 
(SUV is a sport/utlity vehicle)   
How many drivers?
One only  5 sp. Manual/automatic trans. 
Two or more Automatic trans.+
(The clutch is susceptible to wear if different drivers with different driving styles use the same vehicle) 
Annual kilometrage
10,000 km or less  4-cyl engine
10,000-20,000 km 4-cyl/6-cyl engine
20,000-40,000 km 6-cyl/8-cyl engine
40,000 km plus 8-cyl engine
(If more than 50 percent of your driving is at highway speeds, move up one category on the scale)
Features you MUST have?
Air conditioning* recommended
Anti-lock brakes* recommended
-4 wheel recommended
-2(rear) wheel
All-wheel drive
Traction control
Power windows/locks* recommended
Power seat(s)* recommended
Driver side airbag*
Dual front airbags* recommended
Cruise control*
Outside mirrors remote, power* recommended
Security system
*These features will significantly improve resale value.
Your Price Range $
 
Source: How to Choose Your Next Vehicle, prepared by editors of Carguide Magazine
Facts and data are provided by sources believed to be reliable for informational purposes only and TD Canada Trust cannot guarantee that they are accurate or complete. Prices are estimated Manufacturers' Suggested Retail Prices in Canadian dollars. Please contact a dealer or manufacturer for details regarding prices or specifications.


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