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Anyone buying new car during these times?
Posted on 5/20/20 at 9:41 pm
Posted on 5/20/20 at 9:41 pm
Not an OT baller, need to get something for my high schooler before August.
Lots of deals out there 0% and up to 84 months to pay, what you guys buying??
Lots of deals out there 0% and up to 84 months to pay, what you guys buying??
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Posted on 5/20/20 at 9:47 pm to MIKEDATIGER
Can’t get that 0% on a 4 Runner up in the Port City area I found out - and they aren’t coming off the price since inventories are low
Posted on 5/20/20 at 9:51 pm to MIKEDATIGER
Bought a Mercedes SUV for the wife a month before all this started. Kicking myself. Paid cash so got a decent deal but could’ve saved a lot of money if I knew this shite was going down.
This post was edited on 5/20/20 at 9:53 pm
Posted on 5/20/20 at 9:55 pm to MIKEDATIGER
quote:
need to get something for my high schooler before August.
Not to be an arse, but why? A car in high school is a luxury. For your own sake, do not finance a new car for a high school kid.
Posted on 5/20/20 at 10:00 pm to MIKEDATIGER
Been thinking hard about a new F250. Haven't pulled the trigger yet though.
Posted on 5/20/20 at 10:11 pm to MIKEDATIGER
quote:You are on Crack Cocaine to contemplate buying a new car (especially on credit) for a High School kid.
Not an OT baller, need to get something for my high schooler before August.
Repeat after me:
“I will not”
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“buy my high school aged kid”
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“a new car”
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“because it’s generally unwise”
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“and isn’t good for the kid.”
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The only exception would be if you have a special needs kid, then safety and potentially having a vehicle outfitted for their needs might justify it.
Remember when Jamarcus Russell got millions of bucks from the Raiders for simply being the First overall NFL Draft Pick?
How’d that work out for him?
For a girl get her a five or six year-old Lexus ES350 sedan.
If you can possibly pull off getting a sedan for a boy then also do the same.
No Jeeps, no true SUVs, try to avoid trucks in general.
You should be most worried about CG-related issues.
If you have a kid who likes to hunt, maybe a truck but keep it low to the ground.
Besides the safety aspect, once you give a kid a new vehicle in High School, where do you go from there?
Another new car for college? Naw, that’s bad for THEM.
If they are doing well in college, about their Junior or early Senior year get them a new car.
They’ve moreso earned it by then if they’ve been good students.
This post was edited on 5/20/20 at 10:13 pm
Posted on 5/20/20 at 10:13 pm to MIKEDATIGER
Girl at work did a 3yr lease on a Civic for her h.s kid. Less than 200/month. Not sure how much the first payment was.
Posted on 5/20/20 at 10:22 pm to MIKEDATIGER
I want to but I have a feeling that the worst is yet to come. So I'm holding off.
Posted on 5/20/20 at 10:33 pm to MIKEDATIGER
Just bought a Taco last night 0%/60mths. Don't get a new driver a new car, get them a beater because they are going to tear it up. I would say something around $5k or less. You could always get yourself a newer vehicle if yours is older and pass it down. But it's your kid and money, do what you want.
This post was edited on 5/20/20 at 10:37 pm
Posted on 5/21/20 at 3:12 am to MIKEDATIGER
My daughter bought a a Jeep Sahara. They had some good incentives like employee pricing, low interest and a “hero’s discount” for being a nurse. 
I told her to wait a month or two but she succumbed to the new car fever.
I told her to wait a month or two but she succumbed to the new car fever. 
Posted on 5/21/20 at 3:15 am to MIKEDATIGER
A new car for a high schooler is insane
No way I would ever do that even if I could afford it
No way I would ever do that even if I could afford it
Posted on 5/21/20 at 6:02 am to MIKEDATIGER
Bought a used truck on A Friday and the corona pandemic hit on Saturday.
Got a good deal so I’m not mad.
When I was in HS I drove my grandfathers 67 chevy C10 with 3 on the tree. My parents bought me a new single cab Ford ranger my senior year and I drove the hell out of it for 4 years until I bought a mustang in 98.
I’d buy my kids a new car but it would be a base model Corolla, accord, or equivalent.
Got a good deal so I’m not mad.
When I was in HS I drove my grandfathers 67 chevy C10 with 3 on the tree. My parents bought me a new single cab Ford ranger my senior year and I drove the hell out of it for 4 years until I bought a mustang in 98.
I’d buy my kids a new car but it would be a base model Corolla, accord, or equivalent.
Posted on 5/21/20 at 6:52 am to MIKEDATIGER
84 months??? you will still be paying for this car when they graduate from College!
Posted on 5/21/20 at 7:24 am to MIKEDATIGER
2 wheel drive pick up regular cab
This post was edited on 5/21/20 at 7:25 am
Posted on 5/21/20 at 7:28 am to MIKEDATIGER
Going pick up a new Ram for one of my crews this morning.
Unfortunately, I only financed it for 3 years.
Unfortunately, I only financed it for 3 years.
Posted on 5/21/20 at 7:38 am to MIKEDATIGER
Instead of buying them a used car, I would give them either my wife's car or my car and buy a new one for Mom or Dad.
They would be more inclined to take care of it if it was in the family beforehand. I take care of my cars religiously. Although not certain, they would be less inclined to trash it.
Speaking from experience on how I was raised.
I was given a new car senior year of college. I felt the appreciation of earning it. I babied it throughout grad school and afterward. Had it for 11 years.
They would be more inclined to take care of it if it was in the family beforehand. I take care of my cars religiously. Although not certain, they would be less inclined to trash it.
Speaking from experience on how I was raised.
I was given a new car senior year of college. I felt the appreciation of earning it. I babied it throughout grad school and afterward. Had it for 11 years.
Posted on 5/21/20 at 8:15 am to MIKEDATIGER
Just bought a new Toyota to replace a 16 year old Honda.
$3500 off msrp, 0% for 60months.
$3500 off msrp, 0% for 60months.
Posted on 5/21/20 at 8:39 am to MIKEDATIGER
Yes, I just purchased a truck. The times have meant nothing as prices/deals go from what I found.
Posted on 5/21/20 at 8:43 am to MIKEDATIGER
Memorial weekend is a good time to buy it’s usually better dealing on trucks and SUVs but the deals right now are pretty good.
Posted on 5/21/20 at 9:06 am to MIKEDATIGER
I recently bought a car online,(fj cruiser) flew in and drove it home. I'll never step foot inside a dealership again unless it's to sign paperwork.
This post was edited on 5/21/20 at 9:07 am
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