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Thread: I financed my 1st car!!!
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07-11-2019, 12:11 PM #91
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07-11-2019, 12:22 PM #92
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07-11-2019, 12:30 PM #93
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07-11-2019, 12:51 PM #94
Too many posts to read ITT, but on this topic, I hope that OP put down a nice down payment! 12.6% APR is pretty outrageous, pay that thing off in 3 months if it makes you more comfortable OP, don't let that interest destroy your net worth... the depreciating asset is already working on that as we speak!
This is why my personal advice is in general the below:
1) Do not buy a brand new car. Certified pre owned is the way to go, unless there's some crazy deal or special you're aware of and it out values the used market.
2) Get KBB "Great Value" or better.
3) Check Car Fax or equivalent, but if it's Certified Pre Owned you know it'll be solid.
4) Do not allow your household to own cars valued at 50% or more of your annual income. If vehicles are a significant portion of your annual income, then you're tying away your money into things that go DOWN in value, and it's STUPID.
5) Pay 50% or more of a down payment if financing. Best rule of thumb is to buy it outright, but 50%+ is a solid compromise.
6) Overpay your payments by at least 100%, to knock out the debt quick. Treat it like a credit card debt.
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07-11-2019, 12:53 PM #95
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07-11-2019, 01:06 PM #96
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07-11-2019, 01:38 PM #100
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Good for you, have to start someplace. Now, pay that damn thing off!!
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