How To Find The Perfect Vehicle For Your Lifestyle Change
Posted on March 2, 2021
If life is a highway, we certainly aren’t driving the same car during the entire drive to our final destination! From borrowing the family car during our wild, young, and free days to purchasing our first-ever used car to that dreaded switch of lanes into minivan territory, the highway of life places us behind the wheel of a myriad of different vehicles. With today’s fast-paced lifestyle, changes in our career, living situation, and commute are a given.
Regardless of whether you are 20, 40 or 60 years of age, each new avenue of life will bring a new occasion forward, and as a result, the need for speed varies with each decade! However, at CarHub, we believe that dependable, trusted lifestyle cars are a must, and should be tailored to suit your particular lifestyle needs and choices.
We’ve rounded up a few suggestions and ideas for finding a ride which is customized for any changes, new beginnings or unpredictable adventures on the road of life.
Should you want any more details, we recommend making an appointment at either CarHub location, Caledon Chrysler or North York Chrysler, and connecting with a CarHub Product Advisor today.
You’re moving to a suburban area:
You may have been a city slicker in your 20s, but suburbia is now calling your name and you’re ready to settle down, away from the hustle and bustle of the city limits. As you’re likely going to have a longer commute to the office each morning, and will need your car for most errands and groceries, we recommend a lifestyle car that is hardy and practical.
A stylish and contemporary SUV (such as the 2021 Jeep Compass 80th Anniversary) will keep the adventurous, free-wheeling feeling of your younger years going strong, while the additional safety features such as ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera will keep you protected while navigating busy streets and highways.
You’re moving to the city:
On the contrary, you may be moving closer to the lights, cameras and action of the city. Whether you are relocating due to job reasons or simply shifting closer to amenities, family and friends, an urban lifestyle calls for a used luxury vehicle which doesn’t break the bank. After all, you would not want to overspend on a new lifestyle car if you are walking, biking or taking public transit most days. For weekend road trips, the occasional drive to a big meeting or the weekly trip to the supermarket, a classic ride fits the bill.
We suggest driving home in one of our used Audis, a luxury car sophisticated enough for road travel for business and also functional enough for city living. Consider this chic black 2018 Audi Q3 Komfort Quattro, which comes with a panoramic dual pane sunroof for those sunny days. The interior boasts heated front seats and leather steering wheel, while safety features like valet function and cruise control will help you tackle life as a city driver.
You just got a promotion, raise or new career:
It’s tempting to treat ourselves when a major financial opportunity comes into our lives. Whether that new corporate promotion has finally come through or you have switched professions entirely into something more lucrative, you may want to reward yourself with a new set of wheels as you advance on life’s journey.
A lifestyle upgrade calls for an appropriately upgraded ride, such as the fierce new 2021 Dodge Charger. Loaded with a 6.2L V8 Supercharged Hellcat engine, there is no stopping this beauty on the roads. Built with rear-wheel drive, electric power-assist steering and gas-pressurized shock absorbers, we hope that you have time for some adrenaline after a busy day of work!
You’re starting a family:
Alternatively, your lifestyle may be slowing down, as opposed to amping up. If you plan to introduce a little one to the world in the near future, you will likely look toward safety and security as opposed to adventure and speed. For a lifestyle which will likely include family weekends, drives to daycare and school and plenty of outdoor activities, we recommend the 2021 Chrysler Grand Caravan. With a spacious interior, seats which can fit up to 8 and the option of a Stow ‘n Place Roof Rack, we think this is a perfect solution for growing families. You might also want to check full in-depth review of the 2021 Chrysler Grand Caravan.
You want to try a healthier and more eco-conscious lifestyle:
Whether you reside in the downtown core or just outside the city in the ‘burbs, we can all benefit from creating a more environmentally friendly lifestyle in our own lives. Becoming a friend to the environment means reducing your fuel consumption, which is why an electric or hybrid (combination of gas and electric) lifestyle car is such an effective move. If you’re ready to bid farewell to the gas station, check out this 2020 Tesla Model 3. With its 8 speakers, 8-way passenger seat and leatherette steering wheel, the interior looks comfy and cool. Meanwhile Forward Collision and Rear Collision Warning and restricted driving mode help to make the Tesla a safe driving experience.
You have teenage or young adult children who are learning to drive:
Who remembers the early days of learning to drive? From obtaining your learner’s permit to learning how to safely park or back out of a parking lot, it’s never easy in the beginning! If your family is growing up and you’re now the parent of young adults or older teenage children who are learning to drive, you’ll want the safest lifestyle car on the market! After all, it’s usually risky to gift a high-speed sports car or luxury car to a new, young driver. Asides from potential damage to the car itself, nothing is more precious than the safety of your kid in the driver’s seat.
We recommend a reliable sedan, such as this 2019 Honda Civic. It’s a well-known fact that Civics are a trusted first car, with many driving schools also opting to teach in this practical 5-seater. The 4-wheel disc brakes offer Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake. Honda LaneWatch Right Side Camera and Back-Up Camera also play a role in a secure drive, once the new driver in the household is ready for the roads.
You are downsizing or retiring:
Maybe you once had a flashy sports car, and later a minivan for hauling the kids around, but you’re now more experienced and established and ready for a more blissful stage in the life cycle. This may extend to the car in your life, which needs to suit your new lifestyle. Retirement means no more daily driving to work, while downsizing your home may mean that you’re saying goodbye to the big driveway or multi-car garage. If this new era of your life calls for stability and minimalism, you may want to consider this 2019 Volkswagen Jetta Comfortline. This safe sedan comes equipped with a Back-Up Camera, an 8-speed automatic transmission, a 6-way adjustable driver’s seat for your comfort and safety features like low tire pressure warning.
