Am I THAT much of a sucker if I buy a new car?

[PandaPancake]

One reason I recommended a Certified pre-owned car. Also, do not buy a BMW unless you have a lot of money to spend on repairs. Also, if you buy used...important where you buy it. Dealerships who also sell new cars, usually go through the used cars thoroughly in their service departments and have some sort of waranty. I do not buy a used ca without consulting Consumer Reports. I have an online account. Feel free to PM me if you are looking at a car..I will be happy to look it up.

LOL....I sell cars. I ask the payment question for a reason that is different than you stated. Most people are very unrealistic about payment. They will be looking at a $30,000 car and say they want a $300 payment...tops.(with no down payment) It is a waste of time...and cruel...to show someone the $30,000 car...and let them fall in love with it, then go thru the finance process and find out that it is a $600 payment car. So....do not be so paranoid. You get to choose the length of the term. It will not be imposed on you by some salesperson with super powers.

I love when the sales people need to talk with their manager. I tell them, "If you're not back in ten maybe we can do this some other time"

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[MadHatter]

It ain't the salesman, it's the finance people.

 

^^This

 

The salesmen usually are clueless

[jasonluckydog]

I paid cash for both of my vehicles it's an awesome feeling not having a car payment.

[thefuzz]

I paid cash for both of my vehicles it's an awesome feeling not having a car payment.

 

Agreed.

 

I have had a car payment of some type since I was 15 years old.

 

One is paid off, the other....almost.

 

Will be done this year.

 

Now if I can keep my paws off of a new boat.

[Davidson Deac II]

If you can afford a new vehicle and not put a crimp in your lifestyle, or more importantly savings, then go for it.