7 Lifestyle Questions Everyone Should Ask Themselves Before Buying A Car
in it for the long haul
By Victoria Lewis | 30th July 2026Something has shifted in the way we make big purchases these days. Where once upon a time we splurged on big-ticket items, like a car or a designer handbag, on a whim or in a fleeting rush, in today’s economic climate, it takes research, time, planning, and Pinterest boards to make these sorts of decisions.
We like to think of a car as the ultimate lifestyle accessory, but that doesn’t mean it’s just about keeping appearances. Just like a good handbag, a car should streamline your life, carry everything you need, keep your beloved possessions safe, and elevate your everyday. Your car has to work with your whole lifestyle, from parking on the busy streets of Fortitude Valley on a workday to zipping away for a weekend in Byron.
So, how do you know if you’re choosing a car that works with your lifestyle? To celebrate the arrival of the EX2 at Geely Brisbane City, we thought we’d put together a complete checklist of lifestyle questions to ask yourself before buying your next whip.
Questions to ask yourself before you invest in your next car:
1. What do my weekly driving habits look like? How often am I refuelling?
Let’s start with a no-brainer. I implore you to do some quick maths and calculate how much time you spend in the car in a week. Yes, that includes everything from your daily commute into the city to dropping the kids at soccer, driving to a long lunch in Teneriffe, and the weekly grocery run.
We love our cars, we name our cars, and we spend an awful lot of time in our cars; that’s why it’s important to choose a car that’s modern, durable, and efficient. As the world’s best-selling small EV*, Geely’s EX2 Complete and Inspire models will be your ultimate city-slicker companion, offering a smooth, compact ride without needing to refuel while you’re out and about.
The next thing we want you to think about is how often you take long drives, say, to the coast and back. As much as we love our Brisbane City routine, we want to make the most of our weekends. Making your quick getaway that much simpler, the Geely EX2 Inspire has a range of up to 345km, so you can make the round trip to the Gold Coast and back without having to make a pit stop.
2. How could my lifestyle become easier with technology?
3. What is my 5-year plan?
This one might sound silly on the surface, but no, I’m not a recruiter interviewing you for a job; I just want to know how your lifestyle might change over the next five years. Your car is the kind of lifestyle accessory that will be with you through life’s many changes, so have a little think about what your life will look like over the coming years. Are you getting ready to welcome a new family member? Is it time to think about downsizing? Make sure your car is flexible enough to suit the demands of an ever-evolving lifestyle.
Geely Brisbane City is there for you for the long haul, offering up to seven years of free roadside assistance, on top of a seven-year unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year unlimited-kilometre battery warranty. Because honestly, how much in life really goes to plan?
4. What am I drawn to aesthetically?
Three things characterise the Brisbane lifestyle: river walks, golden-hour wines, and design-led living. So, we want to make sure you find a car that looks as good as it performs. After all, you want to be proud of your car when you rock up to the Sunday markets.
First things first, when thinking about the exterior colour of your vehicle, you’ll want to take into account the tropical Brisbane climate and consider opting for a pastel colour over a deeper tone. As for interior finishes, you’ll want to think about your likelihood of spills and mishaps when deciding between lighter or darker hues.
Keeping things oh-so easy on the eye, Geely’s EX2 has been released in six chic exterior colourways, along with two interior colourways for the Inspire model, both perfectly suited to the warm Brisbane weather. Since 2026 is the year we are all opting for a little more colour in our lives, we encourage you to think about fun, personality-driven colours for your vehicle too. Until August 31, save $600 and enjoy a free premium paint upgrade on the Geely EX2 if you’d like to go for something bolder than the classic Moon White (yes, you could be the owner of a pastel pink car).
5. Do I travel light? What are my cargo needs?
For this one, you have to be brutally honest with yourself: are you a serial overpacker? We hear you, we see you, and we are not here to judge. The demands of the city lifestyle mean long days where an early morning gym sesh turns into a busy day of board meetings before quickly transforming into a packed schedule with kids or a social life. That’s why, in this day and age, boot space is paramount.
Despite being a delightfully compact ride, the Geely EX2 is truly the pinnacle of space efficiency. With a 70L front trunk (a frunk!) and up to 1,320L of boot space with the seats down, plus intuitive internal storage, every centimetre of this small but mighty EV has been carefully considered to maximise your day-to-day drive. If you have a habit of packing everything and the kitchen sink (present company included), you really ought to familiarise yourself with this efficient EV.
6. Am I trying to soften my carbon footprint?
It’s looking more and more like electric vehicles truly are the future of the automotive industry. Easier on the planet and lighter underfoot, EVs have skyrocketed in popularity over the last five years alone. Now, with the availability of home charging and the increased frequency of public charging stations, there has never been a better time to go electric.
If reducing your environmental impact is important to you, opting for a smaller electric vehicle might just be the way to go. If that wasn’t enough to tempt you to make the switch, Geely Brisbane City is giving away a free home EV charger with any purchase of its new EX2 models until 31 August.
7. How important to me is value for money?
This is kind of a rhetorical question. In 2026, we don’t want to compromise on quality, safety, or technology, while still getting value for money. What if I told you that you could drive away with it all?
Until August 31, Geely Brisbane City is giving you access to a limited-time launch offer on their brand-new EX2 models. With an unparalleled 0.68% comparison finance rate, a free home EV charger, and a free premium paint upgrade, the deal makes a vehicle that already offers exceptional value for money even more enticing.
To learn more, visit the team at Geely Brisbane City.
*Based on worldwide new vehicle deliveries in calendar year 2025 for the Geely EX2 and its equivalent global name variations. The Geely EX2 recorded the highest sales volume among EVs across the A and B vehicle segments. Source: HIS 2025 Sales Data.
Imagery: Supplied (Geely)
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