Car is a luxurious commodity that every one wants to posses. Well to purchase a new car is almost like a dream which only a handful can fulfill it, considering its cost, down payment and the monthly installments which add up a huge amount to be deducted from your salary. So why not look for cheap cars, the used ones which are 5 to 10 years old and such a good condition that nobody can guess its age. And when you get this at a cheap rate then nothing like it!

The best option for a new car is to purchase a used one which is not less in performance and appearance than a new one. Keep your mind set very clear about what actually you are looking for in a car and then a test drive which helps you to decide whether to go with it or not.

You need to consider certain things that help you to get a car that is not only cheap but also gives you the best of performance. For this you need to go for a test drive in a car which interests you. While test driving check these things:

• Pay attention on any sorts of vibrations, doubtful sound like clinks and pounds or any sort of irritating squeaky sounds.

• There should be no mismatch in color and the car should have an overall perfect look with no scratches, bents and dents. Check if there is any sort of rust on parts that are hidden like beneath the car, on the wheels, or maybe on the engine!

• There shouldn’t be any kind of leakage from any internal parts of the engine. This may prove to pay you for it.

• Thoroughly have a look at the tires, there should be no objects stuck on it nor should there be a leaky valve, or else you need to get them changed immediately.

• Check the car performance in terms of distance covered in a given time frame, note the number of miles it covers, you should be comfortable with this.

• Once you just start the car turning the key in first position, all the warning lights should be on at once and when fully start these lights should be off, if not then you need to give a second thought.

• You can also get the car checked thoroughly by a professional, and this idea need not be objected if the seller is really committed to you.

• There should be no kind of smoke emitting out from any part of the engine or any sorts of noises from the tail pipe etc…

While on a test drive you need to look at certain features like the brakes of the car should feel new and smooth, with lights, fan, windows, doors and locks should also be in a proper condition. Check the seats, trunk and any compartments or the arrangement of the dashboard that is useful to you. When you start the car see for any kind of noises that may be unfamiliar or unusual, keep the car on and see the performance of the engine when it is in still position. Check all the buttons to work well and how other controls like air, heat and defrost work. Other important thing to keep in mind is the comfort and the safety aspects too. Test drive a lot of cars in residential areas as well as on highways to really check its performance in terms of stops, speed, bumps and curves. Drive a bit rashly than what you would have done if you owned it, speed up your car and give a sudden brake, take sharp turns, go crazy with it and fid out if there is anything wrong in its performance. Anything you are uncomfortable with, cross out this and test drive other cars, once satisfied with its performance, outlook and general appearance, just go for it.

Low rate of interest rate, easy credit and abundantly available used cars help you fetch a car of your choice at a good deal. Finally, you have owned a car of your dreams that is not only cheap but also has the look, appearance, performance and features comparable to that of a new one.