Mmm...good point there. U should decide also, what you're wanting out of a car...looks, speed, good gas mileage, dependability...put all these things together then check the consumer reports & find out what kind of car matches these things for you.
But, i would not upset people who are just handing me a car. If they are willing to sell it now though...and you think you'd eventually sell it later...it would probly be a good call to have them sell it now. It will get you more money now than it will later.