Purchasing a vehicle is one of the most difficult decision one faces since it is such a huge investment. The decision for opting for a new car or an old car is nerve wrecking as well. Then there is the whole story about the requirements we need in our vehicle and which we can actually live without. The next step step is to find a vehicle with all those requirements that actually is in our affordability range. The last and the most difficult part: Will the wife approve of it? Now that we can actually help you out with. We have compiled a list of facts that one must keep in mind when purchasing a used vehicle so that your bank account and your sanity do not get compromised ever.

1. Reviews and Rating
Before buying any vehicle you must thoroughly check out the reviews and ratings of the vehicle in question no matter how strongly your sales person pitches that vehicle to you. His job is to make sales. Yours is to make a smart investment so make sure you do your homework.

2. Affordability
Always make sure that you spend that limited amount of budget on the vehicle that you had initially set aside. You will be pressured and pushed into opting for a greater model with more features but you need to stick to your guns.

3. Maintenance Costs
When you are buying a used vehicle you need to keep in check the condition of the car. The worse the condition the greater the maintenance costs.

4. Recalls
Do NOT opt for the vehicle with a history of recalls. It will cause problems for you.

5. Suitability
Since purchasing an automobile is a long tern investment it is essential that you think outside a box and determine your suitability in the long run.