DON'T RUSH THE TEST DRIVE!

Take a test drive, and really drive.

Get a highway and local road feel for the vehicle.

Take your time!

Don't worry about the sales person, it's your time and your money !

If you commute, or if you're tall like me; its especially important to try everything from the drivers seat.

Its hard to find everything; even with the sales person with you...

So have the sales person spend a few extra minutes going over the position of everything in the car before your test drive.

Get in and out at least 5 or 6 times... hows the back? Can you reach everything? Change radio stations, open close all windows do this all while driving as well. See if your right knee has enough room to re-adjust during long drives.

In the mid 90's I had a Jeep which I loved, but on long drives my right knee would burn with pain, and actually get numb... till I had to give in with a whimper and ask my wife to drive.

I went large to the suburban after that for the extra cabin room.

hey you'll be driving your choice for 2 to 6 years, so do your homework, get competing offers, take an extensive test drive of each of your choices.

You'll be happy you did, or angry you didnt!!!

Happy Shopping!