- There is a difference between revolving credit history and installment credit history. You need to build both. (see this post)
- Dealerships will finance anybody. They don't always take a scalper's wage either (I got 6% vs. best possible at my credit union of 5.75%), especially if they finance you through a credit union.
- Some credit unions consider new cars to be anything from the last 3 years.
- If you're buying used, you should do so in a millitary town. Millitary people buy nice cars, treat them well, don't drive a lot (especially if they are overseas or on a ship), and then trade them in cheap. I almost don't want to share this tidbit, I don't want it getting out into common knowledge and raising the cost of my next used car - so please don't re-post this one on your blog.
- If you finance a car, you have to carry Comprehensive and Collision insurance on your vehicle with a minimum of a $500 deductible. (this raised my insurance $100/month over my initial estimates - I just didn't know)
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Things I learned buying my car
There are a couple of interesting things that I have learned after buying my car. Here they are in bullet point format:
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The last point is probably a MAXIMUM of $500 deductible. I'm guessing the lien holders would be happy if you had a lower deductible.
Interesting point about the 3-year rule for new cars.
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