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yep. making lists can be one way to find a car you like, but at some point you just have to step up, pick a car, and go with it. dont be afraid to make a mistake either, that is usually what paralyzes people when shopping for cars.
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We bought a 2014 a year ago, and based on size and gas mileage, narrowed it don to about 5. One we thought was butt ugly so it was down to 4. After looking at all 4, test driving, and pricing, we narrowed it to 2. Since this one was for my wife I let her decide, and her decision was based on the great experience we have had with the dealer I bought my last one from The whole thing took about a week from deciding to buy to the actual purchase. These days the cars are so dependent on the electronics that all of them are going to have recalls. Just think about how many times over the years you had to re-boot your computer, and that cars have as many as 30 "computers" in them, subject to heat and cold, vibration and bouncing.
Just read the reviews, decide which 2-3 of the better rated cars you like the look of, test drive, then decide and go for it.
at some point you just have to step up, pick a car, and go with it. dont be afraid to make a mistake either, that is usually what paralyzes people when shopping for cars.
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I know people who suffer from extreme F.O.F. (Fear of Failure) to such an extent that it essentially paralyzes them when it comes to making a decision about what to buy. When I have quizzed them on their difficulty in making a decision, it has turned out that they are so afraid of making the wrong decision that they choose to make no decision.
The OP needs to stop thinking that there is only one best choice of cars, and he has to stop thinking about the possibility of making a mistake when choosing a car. Just pick the one that you have the best overall feeling about, based on the factors that are important to you, and stop dithering over whether that decision may turn out to be flawed.
Just as there is no one perfect mate for someone, or no one perfect college for someone, there is also no one perfect vehicle for someone. Go with your instincts, and if it turns out that your choice fell short of perfection, realize that this is what makes us human, and bear in mind that you can always sell/trade the car in a few years.
paralysis by analysis. 3 months now creating lists and getting rid of them the next day.
i wish i could just get in and get out like you guys do instead of just waffling back and forth.
Whatever you do will be the wrong choice....so go get something.
Then when you feel bad about it, previously tell a buddy to throw a can of beer at ur nuts whenever you whine about your sweet ride. (Cheaper than a therapist)
Enjoy!
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