I would buy:
1. A car that is reliable
I work shift and there is a curfew in my country to deal with the COVID 19 virus so it would be essential for me to own a reliable car. Reliable cars don't break down or wear out easily because they were well made. While every car requires some servicing by a suitably qualified mechanic or electrician(even if it's just to change the oil or the tyres), they don't need major work, like internal engine work, every few weeks.
2. A vehicle that is spacious enough
I'm over 6'0 so this is a real concern for me. Some auto makers have not designed their vehicles with tall people in mind so in this regard I have to be choosy. Trying to fit myself into or operate a vehicle that is too small for me, besides giving a comical appearance, is an issue of safety. A person under 5'0 driving a very spacious car might have his own issue but he may be able to put extra padding on his driver's seat so such an issue might be less common.
3. A car that matches my driving style
This is perhaps the most important factor that I should consider before buying my next vehicle. Not every car is suitable for every driver, just like not every man is a good match for every kind of woman. I might be able to drive a Toyota vehicle safely but be a danger to myself and everyone else around me if I bought a Nissan or a Fiat. Part of it depends on the vehicle's suspension system but the central point here is knowing yourself first as a driver before you decide to buy a specific vehicle. It is rather like knowing yourself first as a man before you decide to go out with a particular girl.
4. A car I can actually get the parts for
This is another vital factor I'd have to consider before buying a vehicle. I wouldn't want to get stuck with a vehicle that I couldn't source a replacement part for if something broke down. It would therefore be wisest to stick to familiar and well established brands of vehicle. An old boss of mine owned a Fiat and said that parts for it were available only at the dealer. Such vehicles I tend to avoid. In my country dealers often charge exorbitant prices for the parts. I would rather buy something like a Nissan, a Toyota, or a Mitsubishi, where at least there's a chance I could get a quality aftermarket part as necessary.
5. A car I can afford to maintain
In my country Nissan vehicles are, at least in theory, the cheapest vehicles to maintain. BMWs, Mercedes Benz, and Hondas rank among the most expensive. I would know that I bought the wrong vehicle immediately if the maintenance costs, including fuel and insurance, proved to be beyond my budget. The mean salary here is perhaps around US $700-US $1000. This means that only a select few could afford to maintain a BMW, a Mercedes-Benz, a Honda, or even a Toyota. Most people here seem to go for Nissan vehicles.
Vehicles can be expensive where I live so the key is for me to find one that matches all of the specifications I have listed above. At the end of the day, my goal is to enjoy and get the best out of the vehicle I buy and to get to and from my destination(s) safely and without incident.
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