A good car is a car that satisfies its owner in appearance, functionality and technical characteristics. It is the totality of all indicators that meet all the needs of the consumer that gives him the feeling of a good car.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose a color and make to make your car pleasing to the eye. The make of the car is a personal matter for everyone. Just keep in mind that when choosing a well-known brand, you will have to pay for its advertising. Everyone has different color preferences, but for safety reasons, choose yellow, red or white as the most visible in the dark. In addition, cars of these colors heat up less in the sun and in summer it is not so hot in the cabin. The negative aspects of light tones are the visibility of any dirt, even very small ones. We'll have to carefully monitor the cleanliness of the car. However, dark-colored cars tend to fade more in sunlight and are not popular with most.
Step 2
Choose a body type in accordance with your preferences and the functional purpose of the car. For representative purposes, the sedan looks more impressive. A station wagon or minivan is suitable for a large family. For travel and nature trips, SUVs are recommended. Depending on the requirements for comfort, choose a car class - from medium to executive.
Step 3
The choice of engine must meet the requirements of power, economy, acceleration dynamics and type of fuel. Small cars need no more than 150 horsepower, sedans - about 200. More powerful engines are much more expensive, but give a good advantage in speed and acceleration dynamics. These indicators give confidence when overtaking and allow you to win starts at traffic lights. The opposite of power is efficiency. If the car is often used and is required to save the owner's capital, pay attention to diesel engines. They are both economical and durable. On the other hand, they also cause problems when starting in winter, and are also noisier.
Step 4
Select a gearbox. A mechanical (manual) box is a classic solution familiar to experienced drivers. Simple, reliable and allows for more precise control of the machine. Automatic greatly facilitates control: it is easier to get under way, it is easier to drive around the city. Disadvantages: slightly higher fuel consumption, complexity and high cost of repair.
Step 5
Select the type of drive. Rear-wheel drive (classic) cars are reliable and time-tested. However, on slippery roads, handling becomes problematic. Front-wheel drive ones behave better on the road, react more sensitively to steering movements. Four-wheel drive is more passable and stable on the road, but also more expensive to repair and operate due to increased fuel consumption. In addition, four-wheel drive cars are almost uncontrollable in a skid.
Step 6
Pay attention to maintenance and warranty. Japanese cars have the most attractive warranty conditions - up to 6 years of warranty. It is these cars that have a reputation for being of the highest quality. European brands do not provide such guarantees, but the warranty service is also half the price of the owner.
Step 7
The level of equipment of the machine is of no small importance in everyday operation. Modern cars have more and more options as standard. If the standard equipment is not enough, choose a richer one with a higher level of comfort and safety. For additional equipment (options) you will have to pay additional amounts of money. Unfortunately, domestic cars in the most complete configuration are inferior to imported cars with basic equipment.
