What is your priority in purchasing a car/truck/vehicle?

ronpaulvoter said:

This poll misses the most important criteria:

1. Dependability: Is it workable when I need it?

2. Durability: Will it last a long time?

3. Economy: The original cost of the vehicle AND the cost of usage and maintenance (fuel economy included).

4. Simplicity: The ease of repair and maintenance.

5. The availability and cost of parts.

These are the priorities I use whenever I consider purchasing a vehicle. I expect performance to be adequate, but I don't need a hot rod. I expect it to carry what I need to carry.

Things I DON'T need are styling, power windows and doors, A/C, a fancy stereo system, embellishments, etc.

Government regulations have overdone safety (air bags, crushable ends, etc.). I consider these undesirable and prefer a car without them. Give me a car that is sturdy, like the ones built in the 1970's that could take a 5 mph impact with NO damage. Try that with a car made today.

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