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Posted on 1/27/13 at 10:24 pm
Posted by Redfin
Member since May 2011
170 posts
Posted on 1/27/13 at 10:24 pm
What is a reasonable car note for a 48-60 month loan? I am about a year out of school and really need a new car. I'd like something with very little maintenance for the next 5 years.
Posted by Will Cover
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2007
38512 posts
Posted on 1/27/13 at 10:25 pm to
How much cash do you have saved up?
Posted by Redfin
Member since May 2011
170 posts
Posted on 1/27/13 at 10:27 pm to
A couple of grand.
Posted by jso0003
Member since Jun 2009
5170 posts
Posted on 1/27/13 at 10:27 pm to
Buy a 2-3 year old certified pre owned Honda Accord and dont finance for more than 3 years.
Posted by LSUTigers00884
Lafayette
Member since Oct 2011
1160 posts
Posted on 1/27/13 at 10:41 pm to
If you focus on the note per month, car salesman won't give you the best deal. Just worry about the best deal you can find and you'll be fine. Also big down payment will help with a lower note.
Posted by Vols&Shaft83
Throbbing Member
Member since Dec 2012
69896 posts
Posted on 1/28/13 at 5:57 am to
Get a Honda or Toyota, 2-3 years old, pay cash if you can, and drive it till the wheels fall off. I hit 300K on my Toyota this year, last mechanic that looked at says I haven't even broken it in yet, lol. Pay yourself a car payment.
Posted by Will Cover
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2007
38512 posts
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:19 am to
With only a couple of grand to spend, you don't "need" a new car. You want a new car.

If you were to go unemployed, how would you pay for your car note?
Posted by Vols&Shaft83
Throbbing Member
Member since Dec 2012
69896 posts
Posted on 1/28/13 at 6:26 am to
quote:

With only a couple of grand to spend, you don't "need" a new car. You want a new car.

If you were to go unemployed, how would you pay for your car note?


Pearls of wisdom here, PEARLS. Listen to the masturbating duck.
Posted by saderade
America's City
Member since Jul 2005
25730 posts
Posted on 1/28/13 at 8:45 am to
I would probably go with a Honda or Toyota, 4-5 years old until you get financially established for a year. You could always upgrade
Posted by EA6B
TX
Member since Dec 2012
14754 posts
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:50 am to
As many have said save up the cash and by a good used Honda or Toyota. My kids have purchased Civics and Accords in the 6-8K range and driven them for years with few problems. I have bought Toyota trucks with over 100K miles on them and put an additional 100K with no issues.
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
22666 posts
Posted on 1/28/13 at 2:34 pm to
quote:

I have bought Toyota trucks with over 100K miles on them and put an additional 100K with no issues.


This. I haven't had a note in years and I have fun on the savings. i.e. I use the money I would have for a note on hookers and blow.
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