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Essential Versus Luxury Car Features – Which Do You Really Need?

luxury car features that you should ask forAre you in the market for a new car? If so, you might have your eye on one of the luxury vehicles that are on the market and if so, who could blame you? Aside from how attractive they are, there are so many features that they have that make driving a true pleasure.

However, if your budget is saying that you can’t really afford a luxury vehicle, the good news is that that there are some “luxury features” that you can request in a car that retails for far less money; features that will not just make you feel like you are living among the rich and famous, but will prove to be ones that you actually do need.

So what kind of essential luxury car features should you look for in a standard automobile? We’re so glad that you asked:

Leather seats. There are very few luxury cars that you’re going to see that do not have leather seats. Although they do make a car look quite expensive, there are some practical reasons for why manufacturers put leather in certain cars. Leather is comfortable, durable, it’s easy to clean, it doesn’t trap odor into the fabric and it’s great for individuals with allergies because things like dust, dirt and particles do not penetrate the fabric.

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Is it Better to Lease or Buy a Car? It Depends

Cars are among the most expensive purchases we’ll make. It’s therefore understandable that consumers want to make the right choice in deciding how to pay for a new car, whether to buy or lease.

When deciding on the best option for your unique circumstances, it really depends on your lifestyle and priorities. Car buying is just one consideration that needs to fit in a much larger picture. In reality, the perfect option for one person can be totally wrong for another.

First off, let’s consider how a lease differs from financing. When you lease a vehicle, in effect you are paying for your “use” of the car. You don’t own it. Rather, you get exclusive rights to use the car, for a predetermined period of time. Basically, you are paying for the equivalent amount of the car that you “use up”. Leasing has a number of cumbersome restrictions, not the least of which is that it is very difficult to get out of or transfer a lease. Generally, once you’re in a lease, you’re in it for the entire term.

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