3. What do you consider to be the benefits and drawbacks of shopping online for motor vehicles and other items?With a click of the mouse, Mackenzie enters the auto “showroom.” In the past few months, she had realized that the repair costs for her 11-year-old car were accelerating. She thought it was time to start shopping for a new car online and decided to start her internet search for a vehicle by looking at small and mid-sized SUVs.

Her friends suggested that Mackenzie research more than one type of vehicle. They reminded her that comparable models were available from various auto manufacturers.

In her online car-buying process, Mackenzie next did a price comparison. She obtained more than one price quote by using various online sources. She then prepared an overview of her online car-buying experiences.

Mackenzie’s next step was to make her final decision. After selecting what she planned to buy, she finalized the purchase online and decided to take delivery at a local dealer.

While the number of motor vehicles being sold over the internet is increasing, car-buying experts strongly recommend that you make a personal examination of the vehicle before taking delivery.

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Online Car- Buying Action Information gathering Online Activities Websites Consulted autos.msn.com Review available vehicle models and options. www.consumerreports.org Comparing prices Evaluate operating costs and safety features. www.caranddriver.com www.motortrend.com Identify specific make, model, and features desired. www.autobytel.com www.edmunds.com Finalizing purchase Locate availability and specific price in your geographic area. Make payment or financing arrangements. www.kbb.com www.nadaguides.com www.autobytel.com www.autonation.com . Conduct in-person inspection. www.autoweb.com Arrange for delivery. www.carsdirect.com