Prices for new and used cars are skyrocketing in todays ecomony and unless you purchase an automobile for cash
and are going to keep it 10 to 15 years there's many things you have to consider before making that purchase. Naturally the price of the vehicle, then the cost to insure it and any other miscellaneous items such as accossories to protect your investment. Choosing the right vehicle can be a difficult task because not only for the price you pay you also have to consider the cost to insure it. Whether it's new or used there's no getting around the cost of insurance. One important factor when choosing your vehicle is it's resale value or should I say, the lack of a good resale value. Almost everything we purchase today loses value as time goes on and this will be the case for your new or used vehicle. The importance of selecting one manufacturers product over anothers will not only come down to pricing, but it will effect your insurance cost as well. The excitement of getting a new or used automobile whether it's your first car or you're buying your 5th is sometimes overlooked by the fact that the type of car you purchase will effect your insurance cost. The depreciation of your vehicle will dramaticlly affect your insurance cost when you try to get insurance. Some vehicles have a better resale value than others and will result in lower premiums as well as any safety features installed in your vehicle. I think it's safe to say that in todays automobile industry that buying a foreign made vehicle over an American made will also provide you a better price quote to insure your vehicle. It's a known fact that foreign made cars outlast American made cars which is why you'll pay less with your insurance premium and the fact that they have a higher resale value as well. Researching your choice of a vehicle before you purchase will be a key to keeping your overall cost down. The internet will be a valuable tool helping you choose the right automobile, but don't stop there, I would suggesst your do the same for your insurance company for your new or used vehicle. Considering the above information it's now up to you to learn how to protect your investment and all the cost that goes with it.