Got about 1500 to put down looking for something around four to five grand. Need a four door thats good on gas. Any advice, tips, knowledge you can drop on me? 
Find a reputable bank or credit union. Don't go through the car lot.
In for knowledge. In the same situation right now
cbia - Find a reputable bank or credit union. Don't go through the car lot..
ya get pre approved at your personal bank to get the best interest rate / loan conditions.
Buy a $1,500 car.
Im insured with usaa but my credit is shit right now, signed a contract at a mma gym right when i turned 18 and couldnt get out of it now i owe almost 2 gs for the contract still and it fucked my shit up.
Pessimist_Pete -I thought banks and credit unions won't finance a car past a certain amount of years old. If OP only wants to spend 5gs... I doubt he will find a car new enough to get financed through a bank/CUcbia - Find a reputable bank or credit union. Don't go through the car lot..
Sagiv Lapkin -And this.
No, no, no, no, no.
mjeezy -Pessimist_Pete -I thought banks and credit unions won't finance a car past a certain amount of years old. If OP only wants to spend 5gs... I doubt he will find a car new enough to get financed through a bank/CUcbia - Find a reputable bank or credit union. Don't go through the car lot..
Thats what i was wondering about as well. I know they dont like to risk it wirh older cars.
Rookie- it would be ideal to get something for 1500 but its hard to find anythingin that price range that doesnt break down in a few months.
mjeezy -Pessimist_Pete -I thought banks and credit unions won't finance a car past a certain amount of years old. If OP only wants to spend 5gs... I doubt he will find a car new enough to get financed through a bank/CUcbia - Find a reputable bank or credit union. Don't go through the car lot..
Depends on the bank/cu. For the most part a secured loan is a secured loan. Some places will determine the duration of the loan based on the type and year of the vehicle.
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