* The cost of the new car
* The down payment
* The monthly payments
* The interest rate on the loan
* The insurance costs
* The maintenance costs
* The fuel costs
Practical
* The size of the car
* The safety features
* The fuel efficiency
* The cargo space
* The passenger capacity
* The towing capacity
* The warranty
Emotional
* The style of the car
* The color of the car
* The brand of the car
* The prestige of the car
* The fun-to-drive factor
Environmental
* The fuel efficiency of the car
* The emissions of the car
* The recyclability of the car
Social
* The status of the car
* The safety of the car
* The environmental impact of the car
* The resale value of the car
Making a decision about whether to buy a new car requires careful consideration of all of these factors. There is no right or wrong answer, and the best decision for one family may not be the best decision for another.
