What are the must haves when buying a car?

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unotra	anti lock brakes, good crash test ratings... yeah.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Allen K	Power steering, AC, 4 wheel disc brakes, traction control. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hilda b	Engine is the heart of the car...,must check the engines........ Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sherri M	cash, credit, seat belts, drivers license, car insurance carrier pre-picked out, cannot drive off without proof of insurance! Passing grade at driver school, Newer cars have less breakdowns than a car say is 6 years old. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mystic_chez	http://vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Cars/.../How+to+buy+a+safe+car.htm http://www.safecarguide.com/ - 45k http://www.kolias.com/automotive/safecar.htm http://www.midas.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=235&tabid=233 - 32k Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

debujoink	a safe car must always have a responsible driver.... lol Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

TLSL	heated seats, dual climate control and an IPOD adapter! :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nelly	When searching for a car, the most important aspect in a car is a fuel efficent car. First off the reason why this is the most important element, it helps both situations: enviornment and money. A fuel efficet car helps the enviornment and helps slow down the depletion of the ozone layer. And an obvious fact, more money in the pocket. Finally the last important aspect is a air conditioned car that can atleast function during the summer heat wave:) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

TheAsianPlagueFR	Fuel economy should be at the top of your list. With gas prices not going down, find somethign that manages fuel versus somethign that can haul *** and hit mach 3. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

katie	ALL the norm safety stuff (air bags, anti lock brakes, and what not). The BACK UP CAMERA!!! God i love that thing!!!! Love the navi as well. Keyless entry remote and push start! love that as well!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jedimorgana	Power door locks and windows are also really important safety features for women. They are standard on most vehicles, but if you're looking at a car that doesn't offer them as standard, upgrade. Most people look at these as "niceties" but they are definitely not. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

TK	Umm something that have four wheels and moves. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ben Jeepin	Good old Detroit iron is much safer than plastic. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jean d	dependable parts. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cgriffin1972	Affordable replacement parts servicing myself as an option power seats power locks/windows good heat and A/C 4x4 system works I dont think the average person needs a GPS system, most people have a daily commute and they know where it is at. As far as onstar yes it is nice but you lose your privacy in the cab. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

John I	Traction control, 4 wheel anti-lock disc brakes and dynamic stability control Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Yoruichi Fancy	GET ALL-STAR!!!!!!!!!!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tim2755	drivers license? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

RAMairGTO72	If you get any kind of bad weather then a 4x4 is a safe bet, some 4x4 systems even help if you go into a large puddle, it will send power to the wheels slipping. Jeep has mastred this with it's Grand Cherokees, I have or have had a 93,98 5.9,2002 and have not looked back, they have room, they can tow, they look good, and some come with side airbags. The grand cherokee has won alot of 4x4 of the year awards as well in 98 has the fastest SUV on Earth! The engines range from the 4.0 I6 to a 4.7 and a 4.7HO in a V8. The new jeeps also have alot to offer, some even slow you down so you dont skid out! If you want to be safe Jeep is a safe bet. Good Luck, Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mymadsky	12 cylinders Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

acmeraven	The most important "must have" is money. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pa625	a license and alot of money~ Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Roberto	#1 factor to make a car safe: Driver I think that ABS are good, but not necesary, as well as any acronym they like to put. I think that you should see which safety features each car has. Insurance companies are also a good source to see which cars are good or not. 4 wheel drive, I think it's just a nice feature, but you depend on feature #1 to make it safe. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sane	SO many people get this wrong and end up paying big time for it. The first thing anyone who is seriously considering buying a car or truck should do is check for VALUE. All else is secondary. If you chose a vehicle with outstanding value, its guaranteed to hold its value for the long run, and thats an advantage at trade in time, and makes for a wise investment of your hard earned dollars. All other considerations are personal preferences. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

christ	The cost and the gas mileage for the car. The car dealer will make sure everything is on the car for safety. They don]t want a bad reputation. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Brandon W	check the crash test ratings first off. Then the dependability. Four wheel drive is only necessary if you are in a region where you need it. Warranty is also something to pay attention to. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mike H	Buy Jap. Simply because one day you MIGHT want to sell it. I sold a Toyota Corolla in 2 hours. My next car, a Ford Explorer took nearly 6 months, and i lost 50% of vlaue in 20 months. Need less to say I'm back with a Toyota pickup truck. Also when it comes to safety they're second to only Volvos and big German cars. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Fred C	Since when is 4wd a must-have for safety? Most people think they are safer, and that is why the first vehicles in the ditch every single winter are 4wd, and they have the traction to get stuck deeper. I drove 2 days in an ice storm in my front drive car, and saw more 4wd drive vehicles slide off the road than anything else. Far more valuable may be traction control. But in reality, the biggest safety feature is the driver. I have driven auto, standard, manual and power steering, regular and power brakes, front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, no problems with any of them. If safety is you concern, check ratings with sites like NHTSA and see what the injury statistics are. You may be quite surprised by what you find. For instance, SUVs and pick-ups may seem safer because of their size, but the driver of a Mini is far more likely to walk away from a collision with a brick wall than the driver of an F-150 or an Explorer. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Like being a DINK	What makes a car safe is a safe driver. All the "safety" items in vehicles actually makes drivers stupid because they feel safe so they don't pay attention, don't use their signals or lights, and cut people off. However, what are must haves when buying a car - sun/moon roof, A/C, and power windows. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♥ JustAChick ♥	Stabilizers (if you're getting an SUV), passenger and back seat air bags, traction control (helps in spin outs), the thing I love the most (available on all GM vehicles) is OnStar. They know if you've been in an accident, they can give you directions, if you're "check engine" light comes on, they can run diagnostics over a satellite while you're driving. They can unlock your doors (via satellite) if your kids lock themselves in. I feel a lot safer having it on my car =) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

DialM4Speed	The must haves when buying are whatever you need the car to do! In my case I want style, the ability to easily customize it and HAULIN A$S HORSEPOWER!!!! WHOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No