How much car can you afford?
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How much car can you afford?
Take a look at your budget and figure out how much money you’ve got left after the basic needs, from rent or mortgage and utilities to your 401(k). Come up with a monthly number and run it through an online calculator to see how much car that will get you. For example, $400 a month for 48 months will buy you a $25,000 car, assuming a $3,000 trade in, a $4,000 down payment, and a low interest rate. Never extend a car loan beyond 60 months: You run the risk of owing more than the car is worth.
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AudiWorld Senior Member
This post is really not worth a reply, but if I ever need financial help, I'll be sure to message you!!
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AudiWorld Member
Good advice. Just to add to that, Pen Fed advertises some great car loan rates, go one at 1.99% last year for a used Audi. That may be a good rate for me but elsewhere in the country you may do better or worse.
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Take a look at your budget and figure out how much money you’ve got left after the basic needs, from rent or mortgage and utilities to your 401(k). Come up with a monthly number and run it through an online calculator to see how much car that will get you. For example, $400 a month for 48 months will buy you a $25,000 car, assuming a $3,000 trade in, a $4,000 down payment, and a low interest rate. Never extend a car loan beyond 60 months: You run the risk of owing more than the car is worth.
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