People buy cars for different reasons. Some are looking for the fast roaring, 300+ hp performance cars, some only care if the car is secure and will protect their family in the event of a crash, others are looking for a car that will get them 30+ miles to the gallon, still others need space for groceries and families.
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Owning a Car: Don’t Be Surprised By these Hidden Costs Examining Total Cost of Ownership
by Nick Reese on June 13, 2009
Owning a car can be expensive but you shouldn’t be surprised by the costs. As Eric Outlined in his first post within the Car Buying University being educated is the most important part of buying car. We hope you use this post as a guide so you aren’t caught by any unseen costs after you sign on the dotted line.
Many car buyers see the price on the sticker and assume that is what they will have to pay for a car. While this figure is near what you will have to “pay” for the car its is definitely not the total cost of owning the car. To keep yourself in the clear we suggest you take a look at all the costs.

