The Secret to Purchasing a New Automobile on a Budget (Part 1)

Automobile purchases for most individuals represent the second largest purchase the average person will make besides their home. Numerous articles have been written on how to get prepared when purchasing an automobile.  I want to present to you some money saving secrets that I have learned from being in the business for more than thirty-five years.

 After you have completed your research and selected the model that you desire.  The next step is for you is to research the trim levels. Why the trim levels? Because the average buyer over spends on standard equipment located in these trim levels. This leads them to purchasing more equipment on their vehicle than they will ever use and spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars unnecessarily. Here’s an example, a Chevy Malibu has the following trim levels available LS, LT, and LTZ .  All manufacturers have models with similar trim levels. Each trim level represents a group of equipment that will come standard in the package.  Now the question is, what are your equipment must haves? When I ask buyers this question my general response is , “I want it loaded”.  I’ll then ask, what is loaded? The general response is power windows, power door locks, cruise control, leather, sunroof and a dvd player.

Here’s how to save money, purchase the LS trim level that comes standard with power windows, power door locks, and cruise control thereafter, add the leather, sunroof, and dvd thru an aftermarket company. Most aftermarket equipment comes with a warranty that’s similar to the manufacturer’s warranty.  To get a comparable equipped vehicle out of stock you will have to purchase a LTZ trim level.  If you compare the price of the LTZ trim level to the one equipped with aftermarket accessories, you’ll save thousands of dollars and have the model and equipment you enjoy most.

The Defining Moment in a Hero's Life

We all have greatness inside. Yes, I am talking about you. You may be employed on a job that seems to be going nowhere or unemployed for what seems like an eternity, but there is greatness inside of you. Maybe love ones may have thrown in the towel on you, but I am here today to tell you that there is greatness inside of you. The question now becomes “How do I become great?” Why am I here? What was I put on this earth to do? You start by finding your purpose in life. What is your purpose? Your purpose is that which is inside of you that elevates you to become all that you can be and brings out the very best in you.
I have been told that there are two defining moments in a person’s life. The day that they are born, and secondly, the moment that they discover their purpose in life. An example of purpose is, if you were on a ship that sailed into a very bad storm and the waves get very rough. The ship starts to rock as if it may capsize. The forces of the wind and rain are enough to create chaos all within itself. They are blowing so hard that you can’t see your hands in front of your face. To make matters worse, all of the crew members are looking to you to save them. You must somehow figure out how to get out of this mess. This is where heroes are born. This is a defining moment. This is nothing that you could have been prepared for but, you know that this is your time to lead. You use your hands to shield your eyes from the blowing wind and rain and cast your eyes upon a faint star that you can see in the distance. You follow this faint light in the sky and discover that it is the North Star, and it takes you out of the mess and confusion that you are in, out of the storm and into victory and success as you have never in life experienced before. Dr. Martin Luther King’s delivery of his “I Have Dream” speech was a defining moment of the Civil Rights Movement in America. This movement was responsible for outlawing racial discrimination and restoring the voting rights of African Americans in Southern States. His speech inspired change and purpose in all Americans. Og Mandino, author of the book “The Greatest Salesman In The World” quotes, “I am here for a purpose, and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not shrink into a grain of sand. Henceforth, I will apply all of my efforts to become the highest mountain of all and I will strain my potential until it cries for mercy.” The time is now for all of us to find our purpose in life, the kind of purpose that evokes change and propels us to greatness!
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