Top 3 Practical Vehicles in 2019

We all like to think of ourselves as smart shoppers and thrifty consumers but it’s easy to get confused when buying a new car. Handling task such as finding the cheapest gas, the best sale at your local department store or even clipping coupons to save ten dollars on our grocery bill almost come as first nature to us. However, the minute we step foot into a car dealership all of our good common sense goes out the window and we start making bad decisions. You have to also take into consideration that the sales people at a dealership are trained to pick up on certain key things that tell them if you will be an easy sell or not. Knowing what you want and how much you are willing to pay for it before you arrive at the dealership will help you make the best choice in the kind of vehicle you buy ant the financing you choose. Buying a new car, rather than a used one, will allow you to extend the term of the loan and it will also give you a better warranty on the car in case repairs are ever needed.

Hyundai Elantra

This car is a midsize four door sedan that is not only stylish but practical and affordable all at the same time. The Elantra comes in six different trims which are SE, SEL, Value Edition, Eco, Sport and Limited. The cheapest trim would be the SE which starts out at around eighteen thousand dollars and the more expensive limited edition start out at around twenty two thousand dollars. These cars are very versatile and are great for someone single or someone with a family. You can expect to get about thirty seven miles to the gallon on the highway and they come with a hundred thousand mile warranty. Yes, that’s right, a one hundred thousand mile warranty. This will give you peace of mind knowing that if your Elantra breaks down the repairs are covered.

Kia Optima

The Optima comes in several different editions such as LX, S, EX and SX and LX models start at twenty two thousand dollars and the SX models start out at thirty two thousand dollars. The Optima is a sportier four door car so it will give you a bit more of an edgy and faster feeling when you drive it. The pricing is a bit more than the Elantra but compared to some other brands the price is very affordable. This car also comes with a one hundred thousand mile warranty.

Nissan Altima

You can choose from five different trims with the Altima. The cheapest version they offer will start at around twenty four thousand dollars and the most expensive version starts at around thirty thousand dollars. Of course you can always add different options to the different trims to give the exact car you want but keep in mind when you add option it makes the price increase. The Altima will only give you a three year, thirty six thousand mile warranty so this is something to think about before you purchase one.