Used-Car Priority Work Sheet
Why are there so many different vehicles, with so many different
features? Mostly, it's about choice. What appeals to one person is totally
insignificant to another. For each characteristic, fill in the quality you're
seeking and how important it is to you using this scale:
0 = Not important 2
= Very important
1 = Fairly important 3 = MUST have
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Category |
Desired features |
How important? |
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Overall |
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Type
(car, pick-up, SUV, van) |
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Manufacturer
or dealer warranty (1
yr, 2 yr, 3 yr) |
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Manufacturer |
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Style
(2-dr, 4-dr, hatchback) |
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Maximum
odometer reading |
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Model-year
range |
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Color |
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Body
free of dings or dents |
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Sunroof |
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Performance |
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Fuel
economy (10mpg, 20mpg, 30+mpg) |
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Horsepower |
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Rated
as reliable |
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Handles
well on highway |
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4-wheel
drive |
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Safety |
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Lap/shoulder
seat belt |
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Driver
air bag |
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Passenger/side
air bag |
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Antilock
brakes |
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Rated
as safe in crash tests |
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Daytime
running lights |
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Interior |
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Comfortable
seats |
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Interior
(vinyl, cloth, or leather) |
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A/C |
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Stereo/tape/CD |
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Comfortable/quiet
ride |
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Pricing |
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Maximum
sales price |
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Low
insurance premiums |
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Other |
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