Who has not passed an auto dealership and seen ‘the’ vehicle; the only one for you, or so it seemed at the time? However that vehicle you want must pass your rigorous standards–after all it is your bank account and safety that is at stake.

Here are a few tips to help you drive away in a vehicle you are passionate about yet does not put you in the red.

Online venues like Web sites, Social Media, and blogs are invaluable for your research. Many dealerships incorporate videos of vehicles under their brand showing a 360 of the vehicle as well as vehicle stats. If the dealership does not offer this, check the brand’s Web site.

Your vehicle is a home away from home and auto engineers design them with that idea offering the newest technology available. With this in mind, make sure not to rush your decision making.

Now that you have gathered your data, and know the car that is right for you at this time in your life, drive to the dealership for a test drive. Have a list of the options or features that you’d like to see demonstrated or explained. The sales staff will be excited to help you when they see you’ve done some homework and ready to drive your new car home.

In order to make the purchase process simple and fast, simply call the dealership to find out if the year, make, model and trim is in stock if you don’t see it on the website. By taking these steps prior to arriving at the the dealer, you’re not only going to have a smoother experience, but you’ll be setting the pace for those who don’t wish to be sold on a particular vehicle.

Anyone who remembers the infamous Buick Grand National from 84-87 will probably be anxious to see what this will have to offer. According to a recent interview with GM’s VP of Sales, Service and Marketing Susan Docherty’s, Buick wants to get back in touch with their earlier days of turbo Buick performance.

The Buick GS is going to have a lot to live up to if people start demanding anything remotely as sinister and respected as the Buick Grand National. The new Buick GS will make 255 horsepower, sport a six speed manual transmission, all-wheel drive, so it seems they are certainly aiming to live up to it.

The 80’s Buick Grand National created a serious enthusiast community behind the turbocharged V6 engine. This move by Buick would be sure to get a lot of people in that community listening closely.

While it’s just the auto show, and the Buick Regal GS isn’t slated for production yet, this car could carry deep meaning for GM, it’s like they’ve been waiting to play this card since 1987 when their fastest US production car said it’s goodbyes with the GNX. Occasionally, one will surface, with only a handful of miles on the odometer and a price tag that’s well into six figures.

If this car becomes a reality watch out for something that looks like a family car, but beware of judging a book by it’s cover should one meet you at a light. Its those situations that made the GN unleash it’s viciousness and sound of a jet engine that left many a Porsche owner wondering what just happened.