You know... After having my Millenia, I don't know how I delt with certain things when I had my Grand Am. Nothing in it is power, while everything in my Millenia is power. Hell, even the tilting steering wheel is power. So many aspects of it have changed my overall wants. With this said, I bring you my list.
-Fit and finish. Loose parts, huge gaps, etc... is a turn off.
-Design. Like some people, I don't necessarily care whether a vehicle is all the original looking, as long as it looks good.
-Exterior Color. I can't stand white, silver, or beige cars. I love deep or bright colors.
-Interior Color. I can't stand blue or red interiors. Looks cheesy and cheap.
-Cheapness. Black plastic on the exterior, hard plastics in the interior. Turn off.
-Features. Leather is a must. Power windows and doors are a must. CD player is a must. Sunroof is a must. Keyless entry is a must.
-Powertrain. I still prefer manuals, but its not a must if the tranny atleast can act as a one. Also, lack of power is a turn off. I don't care whether its a 4 cyl or 12 cyl... but if it feels powerless, forget it. Also, DOHC is must.
-Cleanliness. If the engine is dirty, I'm not buying it. To me, it says it wasnt taken care of. Same with the interior.
-Type. I still have a preference for coupes, convertibles, or hatchbacks, but a sedan is fine with me as long as appeals to me. SUVs, trucks, vans, etc are no-nos unless I already have another vehicle or two. I'd love to have a 77 Chevy pickup like my dad's, but only as a second vehicle.
-Manufacturer. Wait... I'm not biased like some of you guys. Doesn't matter who makes it, if I like it, I'll buy it.
-Stock. It must be. Aftermarket stuff is a big turn off unless its the wheels or such.
Thats about it.