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Which car or truck should I buy?
Choose from the options of the following questions and this selector will provide you with unbiased vehicle recommendations based on your preferences. It will answer the question which car or truck is right for me? We included over 100 of the best automobiles sold in America both foreign and domestic. All the vehicles have received top ratings and reviews from auto experts and independent testing organizations.



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2. What category(s) of vehicle are you interested in?
Convertible
Hybrid/EV
Luxury car
Minivan
Pickup truck
Sedan
Small car
Sports car
SUV
Wagon
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3. What sounds best to you pricewise?
Affordable
Moderately priced
Expensive...you get what you pay for.
No preference
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4. What are your fuel cost preferences?
As a general rule, you will sacrifice fuel efficiency if you want a more powerful and/or larger vehicle...and vice versa.
Energy efficient preferred.
All things in moderation including fuel efficiency.
I don't mind paying more per mile.
No preference
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5. The long-term cost of a vehicle.
If you were to own your vehicle for 150,000 miles, which is about ten years of driving for the average person, a somewhat more expensive but fuel efficient vehicle could cost you less in time. We calculated the total cost of 150,000 miles worth of driving at $5 per gallon of gasoline (or equivalent in electric energy) plus the initial cost of the vehicle. Would you like a car or truck that would save you money in the long run?
Yes, I want a vehicle that is good deal in the long run.
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6. Is the cost per passenger mile a consideration for you?
If all the seats of a not-so fuel efficient large vehicle are occupied, the travel costs per person can be less than that of a single person in a small car.
Yes, I expect to frequently have a full vehicle full of passengers.
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7. Would you like a longer or shorter vehicle?
The longer the better.
Shorter preferred.
No preference
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8. How many seats would your ideal car or truck have?
You may check more than one option.
Two
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
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9. If you usually have tall people in the front or adults in the rear seats, leg room may be a consideration.
Yes, I need to stretch my legs in the front.
Yes, the back needs generous leg room.
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10. What are your requirements for your cargo space?
The cargo area is measured with all passenger seats up and occupied. A small cargo area may be sufficient if the passenger seats are available for storage.
Spacious preferred
Small is acceptable
No Preference
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11. What sort of transmission would you like?
4 speed automatic
5 speed automatic
5 speed manual
6 speed automatic
6 speed manual
6 speed sequential. A sequential transmission is a non-traditional type of manual transmission used on high-performance cars. Gears are selected in order, direct access to specific gears is not possible.
7 speed automatic
8 speed automatic
CVT A continuously variable transmission is a transmission that can change seamlessly through an infinite number of gear ratios.
Direct drive. Used in electric vehicles. According to a manufacturer, direct drive to the wheels means no gear shifting, no loss in performance.
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12. Would you like a vehicle with four-wheel and/or all-wheel drive.
Yes, I drive in situations where extra traction is important.
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13. What are your horsepower preferences?
Plenty
Minimal
No preference
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14. How many cylinders do you want?
Four
Five
Six
Eight
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15. Would you like a turbocharger on your vehicle.
A turbo is a turbine-driven forced induction device that increases an engine's efficiency and power.
Yes
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