Thought Process: Ah! The additional fees! Pending taxes, pending court-cases and certain other numbers that don’t exactly make sense. Therefore, make sure that there are no outstanding payments due on the car before finalizing any deal.

Remember that many factors determine how much a vehicle owner pays for insurance. The vehicle a person drives is just one factor. Combined with other factors, the insurance on a luxury vehicle may be a little higher than other vehicles. In some cases, insurance costs aren’t that much higher than common cars, but the deductibles for collision and comprehensive coverage are higher.
One of the best things you can do is do your homework and shop around for insurance.

Every year, more than a million drivers around the world die in road crashes, and millions more sustain injuries or permanent disabilities.
What that means for you, the driver of a luxury car, is that you need to be aware of the safety features of your vehicle.
You need to know what tires your car needs and how they handle on the road, you need to know the proper way to handle the car in less than ideal weather conditions.
If you’re at the dealership, it’s a good idea to ask about safety features and familiarize yourself with all of them. The more you know, the safer you can be on the road.

Thought Process: A test drive is a must when you are buying a used car, the only question is the amount of time you can take it out for a spin. Sometimes, the owner might comply and give you a couple of hours while other times they will limit you to 15 minutes. To be honest, 15 minutes is simply not enough to understand the condition of the car, so if the owner insists on such, then we suggest that you walk away. Always offer the current owner to tag along with you, after all, it’s their car.