One reason not to buy a small car

True Story.

A retired couple come enquired about the Chevrolet Matiz and Kalos. They’ve had both cars in the family and were fully aware of size, space, performance and economy. It took a month for them to decide on the Matiz.

Now they’ve seen the new Chevrolet Aveo they wish they’d waited. It’s like buying a computer. The best time to buy a computer is 6-months after you’ve bought one.

The couple are delighted with every aspect of the Chevrolet Matiz. Here’s the problem that has emerged. They live in Crawley, West Sussex near Gatwick Airport and have friends and family visiting from overseas. When transporting their visitors’ luggage back and forward they have to fold the whole of the back seat down – not using the 60/40 split.

The implication is Dad can only take the visitor and luggage to the airport. There’s no room for Mum to join in the goodbyes. This is important.

Now they’ve seen the new Chevrolet Aveo equals the economy of their Matix they have regrets.

To change will cost too much money.

Here’s the point in 3-parts and a few more.

1. First buy a car to suit your lifestyle.
2. Second make sure you can afford it.
3. If either of the above forces an unplanned change it will cost you dearly.

Even if they’d bought a bigger car - like the Aveo - their visitors may bring bigger luggage.

Why not use a taxi? Which brings a thought to mind. So many people buy cars far larger than their day-to-day needs for occasional holidays or carting possessions to university. They may be better-off buying small and hiring a proper vehicle for the job when necessary. We’ll have to work it out one day.

Think buy economical not necessarily small. We’ll maybe look at examples in another post. There are of course reasons other than economy to buy small – another post.

Regards
Ralph
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