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Old 09-30-2009, 04:12 AM
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Default Buying A Car

Unless you are lucky enough to just whip out enough cash to cover the cost of a new vehicle you are going to need a loan. The hardest part about paying a car loan is the interest on a loan. Therefore, you need to shop around for a loan to get the best deal.

The first thing you should do when you are considering purchasing a car is to get pre-approved for the loan before you even begin car shopping. If you get pre-approved the transaction goes much smoother and faster.

Many car dealerships have their own financing department and can offer you a loan on site. Keep in mind though that it is convenient but it might not be the best offer you can get so be sure to shop around for the loan. It never hurts to see what kind of deal they can give you though.

Keep in mind too that the quickest you pay back the loan, the least amount you pay in interest. So try to set up a payment plan that you can be comfortable with but pay as much as you can.
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Default Re: Buying A Car

Great information you have listed here. It would be almost impossible for most people to just go out one day and purchase a new car with out a loan. I wish I could but of course I am one of the many who cant. Actually I dont know anyone who would be able to do something like that.

Though honestly I am not sure I would want to purchase a new car even if I had the money to do so.

Have you ever looked at the cars that are along side of the highway and other roads that have broken down? 90% of the ones that I see are new to newer cars. That tells me that something isnt right. I rarely see an older car along side of the road unless it has a flat tire.

I think I will stick to buying used cars, they seem to stay on the road longer rather than along side of the road.


Sorry, I just had to voice my two cents here. Thanks for listening,LOL.
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