Toyota Car Buyer’s Guide

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Buying a new Toyota car can sometimes be an intimidating experience, especially for first time buyers. This is mainly because of the lack of knowledge of what to consider, and the pros and cons of owning certain Toyota models. The following are a number of factors to consider before buying a new Toyota car:

The purpose

When buying a new Toyota, the ways through which you are going to use the car is a major defining factor. For example, if you prefer a car just for taking the kids to school and you to work, a family saloon such as a Toyota Corolla would be the most suitable. On the other hand, if you are looking for a car that you expect to drive through rough terrain and muddy conditions on a regular basis, then you should consider buying an off-road vehicle such as a Toyota Land Cruiser, as you are bound to get good ground clearance, awesome off-road capabilities, not to mention that the rugged build quality will help avoid constant part replacements while on a trip.

Consider the ownership costs

When buying a new car, the ownership costs are a major factor to consider. If you wish to keep them low, you should go for cars that are easy to maintain. On to the specifics, you should mainly consider the fuel economy, average spare part costs, insurance, and reliability. Toyota cars such as the Prius and other hybrid cars have great mpg figures, enabling you to spend less on petrol. However, expect that most of the Toyota models with big engines are bound to have a less frugal fuel economy.

Check out the reviews

Once you have singled out the Toyota car that you want, going online to get more information about it should be one of the final pre-buying steps. Reviews from owners of the model should help provide vital information such as the reliability, service costs, and more.

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