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Older Foreign Car VS Newer Domestic Car

Older Foreign Car VS Newer Domestic Car

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Posted in automotive-financing on May 28, 12 at 11:05AM
Just got approved through RoadLoans for a car loan: Loan 1: $12,098 @ 17.61 interest -- $260/mo -- 72 months -- $600 down Loan 2: $11,848 @ 17.61 interest -- $260/mo -- 72 months -- $350 down (the other one, which I can't afford the down payment is $14,585, 14.86 interest, 72 months, $4,500 down) 1. Recently got hired for a new job which requires a car. I'm giving my older 99 Camry falling apart car to my sister. 2. Which is better, an older foreign car or newer domestic car? I really want a Honda or Toyota 3. Will be driving 50 miles a day, on the highway, round trip, 4 days a week 4. Plan to pay on the principal from $100 to $150 more a month, and a significant amount during tax season 5. Plan to give the car to my daughter, in about 2 years when she turns 16 6. Am able to put a few hundred more towards the purchase price, in addition to either $350 or $600, I can put up to $1,000 more (My credit score is 549 Equifax with a student loan in deferment. THANKS!!
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