Everyone wants a new car. Everyone. Even people who bought a new car last year would love to have a newer one. The new car buying experience is vastly different today than compared to 10 years ago. Today you can obtain financing, do research, find the car you want, get the price you want and [...]
Be prepared to discover a new world. That new world can be a Honda Pilot, a Toyota Prius or a Ford Ranger. At this point you might have an idea of what new car will be yours, but until you analyze the pros and cons of each vehicle, that’s all you have—an idea. There is [...]
Unless you are independently wealthy or have thousands of dollars in savings, you will almost certainly have to get a loan. If you have the cash to pay in full, you are in the best financial position. People think that obtaining affordable auto financing is a painful, humbling or potentially embarrassing process—and they’re right. However, [...]
What does it mean to lease a new car? Essentially, leasing is the same as renting. Most likely you will lease/rent a car for 2-6 years and then have the option of buying the car or giving it back to the dealer. There is no cut and dry choice when determining whether leasing or buying [...]
When to buy a new car? Unless you needed a car yesterday, it is wise to wait until there is pressure on the dealer to unload his inventory. Whether the dealer has to fill a quota or it’s time for him to dump older models—there’s always a good time to buy.
Be Your Own Santa
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