/ Buying a New or Used Car / Name:______
Skill-Building Activity / Date:______
Vehicle Comparison Shopping / Class Period:______
Section1
Directions: Identify your personal transportation wants and needs by answering the following questions:
How will you use your car? Choose all that apply.
Drive to schoolDrive to work
Carry friendsCarry family members
Hauling Sports and Recreation
What kinds of roads will you drive on? This will help you decide whether you need a front-wheel, rear-wheel, or four-wheel drive vehicle.
HighwayCity
SuburbanRural
Off-roadMountain roadsSnow conditions
Where will you park your car most of the time? Your parking space will determine the amount of money you will want to spend if the carisn’t protected from the weather or theft.
DrivewayStreet
Parking lotGarage
What extra features would you like in a car?
Sun roof/Moon roofManual or automatic transmission
Air-conditioningTraction control
CD playerPower windows and doors
Antilock brakesTinted windows
Power steeringAirbags
Other ______
How will you pay for your vehicle? You need to know how you will pay for your car to prepare for financing a loan, if required.
CashLoan
How will you carry insurance? Identifying your insurance requirements will help you gain an accurate quote from an insurance company.
Your parents’ policyYour own policy
Do you qualify for any insurance discounts? Knowing what discounts you qualify for will help you to get an accurate quote from an insurance company.
Good studentNon-drinking and nonsmoking
Driver’s educationNo past accidents or tickets
Section 2
Directions: Identify three types of vehicles that meet your specifications for features and complete the questions below. Research to compare pricing and features for your three choices. Possible online resources include:
Estimate your annual fuel cost at: based on the average of 15,000 miles per year. Find & Compare Cars / Select Year, Make, and Model / Use your Gas Prices
Vehicle 1: Year: Make: Model:
Price:
Annual FuelCost:Monthly:MPG:
Features:
Vehicle 2: Year: Make: Model:
Price:
Annual Fuel Cost:Monthly:MPG:
Features:
Vehicle 3: Year: Make: Model:
Price:
Annual Fuel Cost:Monthly:MPG:
Features:
Which vehicle would you choose and why?
Do you think you can afford this car? If not, what would you be willing to give up?