Used Scion tC...
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Used Scion tC...
Well, I started looking at Scions about 2 months ago and decided a wanted a SW tC. I did the math and relized that I would be paying about $20,000 for a new 07. So instead, now im looking for a used Scion tC so i will still have $$$ left over for mods...
anyway, I just cant find any Used SW tC's. I mean, Ive looked at every used car site imaginable and still no luck. I see tons of Silver and tons of FM but no White...any suggestions???
anyway, I just cant find any Used SW tC's. I mean, Ive looked at every used car site imaginable and still no luck. I see tons of Silver and tons of FM but no White...any suggestions???
. Check the regional page,people sell their tc all the time.
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Originally Posted by texashornsfan10
Well ive found a few used tC's that are $15,000...with about 20K miles...thats $5000 to work with...
FYI, the payments on a $14K used PT Cruiser were going to be MORE than I pay on my $19K tC. This is with the same downpayment and same 5 year term. I am so happy that I was turned down for the loan, I got the car I REALLY wanted. And to think, 3 months later I get top tier financing for my tC. Too bad for that Chrysler dealer.
I would work numbers before going gung-ho about it. Last thing you want is to pay the same price for a used car.
depends on your credit. average % for new is around 7.5% with good credit.
used. 8.99% is safe. it's not gonna be much of a difference. depends on what kind of deal you can get. shogun, the guy at the dealership was screwing you over. you do know dealership make money when they charge you higher interest rates.
i would suggest a new one. atleast you know noone drove it before you.
used. 8.99% is safe. it's not gonna be much of a difference. depends on what kind of deal you can get. shogun, the guy at the dealership was screwing you over. you do know dealership make money when they charge you higher interest rates.
i would suggest a new one. atleast you know noone drove it before you.
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There are benefits to both sides. The difference between getting a used car and a new car is overall amount and interest rate. Have you gone in to see what you can be pre-qualified for both used and new? Here are a few examples:
15,000 / 8.99% / 60 mnths (USED)
Pymt: 311.00 / mnth
17,600 / 4.9% / 60 mnths (NEW 07 spec)
Pymt: 331.00 / mnth
If used, you would be paying approx. 1000-1500 more in interest over the life of the loan. To me, if you can afford to go new, go new. Lower APR is ALWAYS a better idea because that is less money you are "donating" to the bank out of your pocket. Just an opinion from me. You can always mod a car, and just think, with your 2007, you have a couple years and miles less on the used car. You can save up during that period of time and break even, while you pay less for interest. If you have any other questions, let me know!
15,000 / 8.99% / 60 mnths (USED)
Pymt: 311.00 / mnth
17,600 / 4.9% / 60 mnths (NEW 07 spec)
Pymt: 331.00 / mnth
If used, you would be paying approx. 1000-1500 more in interest over the life of the loan. To me, if you can afford to go new, go new. Lower APR is ALWAYS a better idea because that is less money you are "donating" to the bank out of your pocket. Just an opinion from me. You can always mod a car, and just think, with your 2007, you have a couple years and miles less on the used car. You can save up during that period of time and break even, while you pay less for interest. If you have any other questions, let me know!