Buying a new car may be really exciting but the most exciting part about it is researching the features that you are looking for. There are so many features in a car that you probably won't even know where to begin. Sure, you can just look at a car and love it for the way it looks. But it isn't the looks that you should go after or you might end up buying something that needs more repairs in the long run. Here are a few things that you should look for in a car before making a decision.

• Mileage – These days, with gas prices constantly on the rise, the car-buying game is all about the mileage. You need to know how far a car can go on a single gallon of gas. Manufacturers are constantly making the choices easier for consumers by making more gas-friendly cars. It is your duty now to find out which cars have the best mileage. This will help you narrow down the list of what cars you need to be looking at.

• Technology – Car technology is rapidly changing because of the fact that gas resources are low these days. Manufacturers are now developing cars with technologies that make cars less dependent on gas. There are electric cars and hybrid cars. Some cars have start-stop technologies that allow a car to switch off automatically when the car is idle. It's technologies like these that have to get you thinking about what kind of car you want to get. Sure, the technology might make the cars more expensive. But in the long term, you will surely see the benefits of having a car that can run on alternate forms of energy such as hydrogen and electricity.

• Comfort – Let's face it; when you buy a car, the first thing you do is sit in it to see how it feels behind the wheel. So this is where the feature of comfort is most important. Check if the chairs that you sit in are just right and that your legs are not cramped in the driver's seat. Sit in the other chairs as well so that you can get a feel for your passengers. Head room is also another important thing so make sure there is ample height as well as breadth in the car that you wish to buy.

• On or off road – If you are looking for a car that is quick and easy to park, you may want to look into getting something that you will have around the city. Otherwise, the one thing that you should look for in off road vehicles is its four-wheel drive ability and its tough body as well. Off-road vehicles usually are tough but consume a lot of gas. In the case of long journeys you can actually get the best of off road and city driving by investing in something like a trusty SUV. This is one of the first decisions that you have to make when looking at cars for purchase.