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Step 1
Consider the size you will need. If you have a large family, you might want a bigger vehicle, especially if you travel together as a group. In addition, if you need a lot of cargo space them you might want a bigger vehicle. Consider the vehicle's main purpose. If you are the only one using the car for commuting back and forth for work, a smaller car may be more efficient. These considerations will give you an idea of your size needs for a vehicle.
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Step 2
Consider if a hybrid will work for you. If you put a lot of miles on your car in a year, consider a hybrid. Hybrids can get 50 percent or better city mileage than the average car and a hybrid could get over 45 miles per gallon on the highway.
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Step 3
Consider the cost of the car compared with a gasoline driven car. Although a hybrid is typically 20 percent more money than a comparable gasoline fueled car, the savings will even out because you will not need to buy as much gasoline with a hybrid car. These cars generally can pay for themselves over time.
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Step 4
Consider cargo space. Some hybrids have back seats that do not fold down, limiting cargo space. Batteries can also use up trunk space. The amount of weight you can carry may also be less because of the narrower tires and weight of the car.
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Step 5
Track down your car and buy it. Once you have done your research and you know which car you want to purchase, do the research on where you can find it. Some places have long wait lists for hybrids, while others have them available.
