I should have mentioned: I'll be trading in the truck I have as well, so will be looking for a daily driver. I don't really need the truck, just got it to keep the Camaro in the garage (it's cheap, but it runs). Definitely do NOT want to keep the truck as the gas mileage is worse than I imagined it would be.
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Originally Posted by jcamaro
If its for a daily driver, I would do the smart thing and get a car you can pay for in full. Having that extra cash each month and the lower insurance each month will help in many ways. For one, it ensures you have cash when needed, but also you can save that extra money and eventually put a nice chunk down on a 2011 Camaro or purchase a used 2010 and have really low payments. I for one wish I could do this but I'm stuck upside down in a high payment for an ordinary car.
If you know enough about cars, you can probably find a good deal from a private seller and get something that runs well for under $3,000. If it lasts you a year, it pays for itself.
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Well, I'll at least be able to pay for a good chunk of the car in cash. Just got my $8,000 tax credit back, so that will go into whatever I get as a down payment. I may keep my eye out for a decent used vehicle too though, thanks for the tips everyone!