Leasing a new car can be a daunting task, especially if it's something new to you. After all people don't go out and get a new car every week, in fact some people may go 10 years before buying a new car.

And you really don't want to get stuck with the wrong type of car for your particular driving needs, especially if you're planning on keeping it in the long term.

So here is some advice from www.motorleasing.com that should allow you to choose the right BMW model and help you to avoid getting stuck with a piece of junk that just doesn't suit your needs.

1) Think about the model of BMW you need. You should consider what you need rather than what you want. The excitement of an impulse purchase passes very quickly so you should consider your long term needs as your choice is going to have to last. Consider: passengers, mileage, costs, functionality and likely journeys. You should also think about how the BMW is going to perform in both the summer and the winter. The last thing you want to do is buy a BMW in one season and then figure out it is not suitable six months down the line.

2) Based on your circumstances research your possible options. Nowadays this can be achieved with a few simple clicks, as there are a plethora of sites that compare car prices and features. Using these sites you can compare various deals and offers and determine which model it is you want to drive. It is just so simple.

3) Book a test drive. Once you've finished researching you really need to make sure you book a test drive so contact your local dealer. This will allow you to get a feel for the BMW and really figure out how it performs on the road. You will then be better able to know if the car can meet your personal driving needs. To be honest, you can't judge whether a car is right for you until you've taken it on the road for a 15 minute or half an hour spin. So it is advisable to test drive a BMW rather than not.

4) Take time to think about your test drive experience. You don't want to sign on the dotted line in the spur of the moment, even if the dealer is offering you an irresistible BMW contract hire deal, perhaps from www.motorleasing.com, take a little time to think it over and only then go back to the car leaser and sign the agreement. You may even want to go home and discuss it with your family or partner. Ask them what they would do and what they think of the BMW. At that point you can make an educated decision about the BMW.

Here's a check-list with the main points to remember: consider your car needs, calculate how much you can afford, consider all vehicles in a certain class and remember to test drive before you commit. Hopefully, if you follow this check-list you will enjoy your new BMW for years to come.