Used cars in Nashville

#51
#51
I appreciate y'all's advice. We still have our Sequoia, which my wife drives primarily. This is just going to be a drive around town car. I figure if I get it cheap enough and it goes out on me, then I'll just trash it and buy another.
 
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#53
#53
SDV, just give it until May. You are looking for a classic buy here pay here car. We have been wiped out because of tax time. Let the market reset, because right now it is supply and demand at its finest.
 
#54
#54
Why not just lease. Same principle as what you're talking about with the disposable car for in town driving. It'll have a warranty so you won't get burned on repairs.
 
#55
#55
Rocky-Top 10EC said:
SDV, just give it until May. You are looking for a classic buy here pay here car. We have been wiped out because of tax time. Let the market reset, because right now it is supply and demand at its finest.
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Hmm, didn't think of that. Don't know if I can wait til May though without a 2nd car
 
#56
#56
VolunteerHillbilly said:
Why not just lease. Same principle as what you're talking about with the disposable car for in town driving. It'll have a warranty so you won't get burned on repairs.
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I don't want a monthly payment. Just want to pay cash for something and be done with it. Plus, Dave says leasing is the worst possible thing you can do
 
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Rocky-Top 10EC said:
SDV, just give it until May. You are looking for a classic buy here pay here car. We have been wiped out because of tax time. Let the market reset, because right now it is supply and demand at its finest.
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It's always been said that the best time to buy is during the winter months with crappy weather. There is a psychological aspect to it and the sellers are more likely to work out a better deal than in the warmer months due to a higher demand.
 
#58
#58
SDV said:
My wife and I are doing Financial Peace University. We are selling one of our cars to get rid of a car payment.

I want to buy a used Honda, Toyota, Nissan or something similar just to get me to and from. Want to pay no more than $3,500. Just want a "beater"

Anyone know a good place to look in Nashville area?
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Having no car payment is great. The first car I bought myself was a used 2007 Passat. Have had it for almost 7 years, paid off and I drive like 5 miles a day.

We also got rid of most tv stations so cable and internet went from 175 to 85 a month.

Follow the 50/30/20 rule to get on track.

Just google it and will inform you. Trick is really making sure you don't slip in wants as needs.
 
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#59
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Vols520 said:
Having no car payment is great. The first car I bought myself was a used 2007 Passat. Have had it for almost 7 years, paid off and I drive like 5 miles a day.

We also got rid of most tv stations so cable and internet went from 175 to 85 a month.

Follow the 50/30/20 rule to get on track.

Just google it and will inform you. Trick is really making sure you don't slip in wants as needs.
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Yeah, we cut back our Directv, phone etc. saving really adds up annually
 
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#60
SDV said:
Yeah, we cut back our Directv, phone etc. saving really adds up annually
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#62
#62
Buying a beater car doesn't make sense either. If it's that bad just get a bus pass or an electric scooter. Borrowing money is not a bad thing. Borrowing more than you can repay is the problem and Dave Ramsey has gotten rich off of people who don't know where to draw the line.
 
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#63
#63
Cars depreciate so much in value as soon as you get it off the lot. Lots of good used cars for under 5k but just have to search for them.
 
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davethevol said:
It's always been said that the best time to buy is during the winter months with crappy weather. There is a psychological aspect to it and the sellers are more likely to work out a better deal than in the warmer months due to a higher demand.
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It's true I will take what I can get in dec but go for the gusto in jan
 
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#75
SDV said:
This is the type of at that I am looking for
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I have the same model Honda Accord and I love it. When I bought it I paid $1K 8 years ago. It leak so much oil that I call it self changing and I do occasionally have issues with it, just changed both front drive shafts and wheel bearings. But I wouldn't get rid of it for nothing. I love it and would drive it anywhere.

For those saying that you need credit, No you don't, I have an uncle with an 8th grade education that never owed on a loan. He also never made more than $40K in a year and he just save his money. Now he is a millionaire. As Dave says "live like no one else, so you can live like no one else." Just wish I would have heeded that advice earlier.
 
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