caption Time to buy a new car! source Joe Raedle / Getty Images New-car buyers should ask themselves some basic questions. You’ll want to consider the value of your trade-in, your financing options, and the way a new vehicle with fit into your life. The process might seem intimidating, but it’s actually quite straightforward. It’s easy to overthink buying a new car, particularly if you spent your life buying used cars. It isn’t like buying an iPhone. But it isn’t like buying a house, either. In fact, buying a new car can take as little as a few hours. You want to arm yourself with knowledge, however. And take advantage of things like a good credit score, a trade-in on your old car, and an existing relationship with a dealer. The key is to ask some simple questions. I’ve listed eleven, and I think that’s about right for most new-car buyers. Read on to see what questions make the most sense for the majority of new-car buyers. 1. Do you really need a new car? source Hollis Johnson Back in the good old days, people bought new cars every few years because cars were far less reliable than they are…