My Dream Vehicle Assignment
(Read
all handouts before you start this assignment)
You
have won the lottery and you can purchase any vehicle you want given a choice
of three. Pick three vehicles types from the vehicle pool. You will collect
information on two models from the local dealerships and collect information on
one vehicle from the non-local dealers using the internet. You will need to
collect information to substantially support a decision to purchase one of
them. Analyze, compare, contrast, and evaluate the data you collect to support
your decision to select one vehicle. Compare it with other vehicles, using at
least 4 different criteria; such as interior features, external features,
price, safety features, environmental issues, and/or size. You can pick other
criteria as long as you use the same for all three.
Visit
the car dealerships for the local dealers and use the Internet to gather
information on the three vehicles. Your data must be gathered on your
handhelds. Three handheld printouts will be required with this assignment. Printout
1: will use the word processor software, this will be notes about your
visit to the dealership as well as notes taken from your Internet research. Printout
2: will use the spreadsheet software. A sample format of your spreadsheet
data will available in class. Printout 3: will be a “proof of visit” form;
be sure to print it out before you go to the dealer. This form must include the
dealer’s name, address, phone, etc. This form must be turned in with your
assignment or you will lose 5 points from the total points available.
Dealer’s/Salesmen’s names and addresses will be verified.
Analyze
your data and prepare a written report on your PC using Word to compare and
contrast your vehicles and support your decision to purchase one of the
vehicles. The written report must contain pictures of all three vehicles (so
while you are at the local dealership take a picture of the two vehicles, the
third picture will come from the Internet). Your report should be no less the
two full pages double-spaced but no longer than 3 full pages. The report will
be graded on content, grammar, punctuation, and attractiveness of the page.
Requirements
for Turning in Work:
This
assignment is due at the beginning of the hour on Thursday, January 15th.
Presentations will be on Thursday and Friday, January 15 and 16.
Internet Sites
You will select vehicles from local and
non-local dealers. If you can’t visit the non-local dealer, use the Internet
sites below to gather information. Remember you must visit at least two of the
dealers personally. You may want your parents to accompany you on this visit or
go with a friend. Tell them you are working on a school project and ask them if
they would mind answering a few questions for you.
Local
Dealers’ Web Addresses
Ford – www.ford.com
Chrysler – www.chrysler.com
Dodge – www.dodge.com
Chevrolet – www.chevrolet.com
Non-Local
Dealers’ Web Addresses
Hummer – www.hummer.com
BMW – www.bmw.com
Mercedes – www.mbusa.com
Volkswagon – www.vw.com
From the dealer/Internet site you need
to determine at least 4 criteria that you can use to compare your three
vehicles. Do not fill out any forms for financing or use your personal
information on any forms.
Sample Format for Data Collection on Spreadsheet
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Dealer/Model |
Vehicle
#1 |
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Criteria
to Compare |
Facts |
Other
Notes |
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1.
Gas Mileage |
32
mpg |
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2. |
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3. |
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4. |
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Dealer/Model |
Vehicle
#2 |
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1.
Gas Mileage |
8
mpg |
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2. |
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3. |
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4. |
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Dealer/Model |
Vehicle
#3 |
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1.
Gas Mileage |
34
mpg |
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2. |
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3. |
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4. |
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