Car Trouble?

Should I buy or lease a new car? Should I buy a used car? Tough questions, but, through the investigation of various internet sites, you will compare the features of leasing and buying and find a possible used car that is right for you.

Do I Use Essential Skills? With a partner you will consider the Essential Skills master list to create a “Used Essential Skills” advertisement. All the ads created will be posted in the classroom and you will decide which
skill you would like to buy.

Task 1: Investigating

Complete the sheets titled “ Leasing a Car” and “Used Car” using the Internet or print resources provided.

Task 2: Skill-Trader

Working with a partner, suppose you were working for “Skill-Trader” magazine that sells “Used Essential Skills”. Create a used skill advertisement on chart paper using a used car ad as a guide. Your advertisement should include the following information:

• Used Essential Skills (make)
• Subcategory (model)
• The skill’s value to you (price)
• How much you’ve used the skill (mileage)
• Other comments on your skill to help sell it
• Photo of your “Used Essential Skill” (be creative, or use a car photo)
• Post your skill ad on the “Skill-Trader” bulletin board.

Task 3: Skill-Buyer

Suppose you are a buyer, looking to purchase a “Used Essential Skill”. Look at the completed advertisements and carefully select the skill that is best for you. Complete the skill purchase form.