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Auto Loans in March Averaged 70.6 Months, the Longest Ever
www.caranddriver.com ^ | APR 3, 2020 | BY COLIN BERESFORD APR 3, 2020

Posted on 04/05/2020 12:40:11 PM PDT by RomanSoldier19

The average new-vehicle loan term in March was 70.6 months, the longest ever, according to a new research report. Loan lengths have been steadily climbing in recent years alongside the price of new vehicles. Average monthly payments also rose, hitting $573. In March 2019, average monthly payments were $553.

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1 posted on 04/05/2020 12:40:11 PM PDT by RomanSoldier19
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To: RomanSoldier19

I like to watch CharlieBo313s videos of various hoods around the country on YT.

Dilapidated buildings, trash everywhere, but nice cars!


2 posted on 04/05/2020 12:41:57 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: dfwgator

I’ve seen a lot of 2 year old luxury cars on the market lately.


3 posted on 04/05/2020 12:45:40 PM PDT by Huskrrrr
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To: RomanSoldier19
Pretty sad when a Chevrolet 2500 cab + long bed is $60,000 or more.

Prices on used junk pickups are astronomical.
4 posted on 04/05/2020 12:47:15 PM PDT by farming pharmer
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To: Huskrrrr

Just refinanced 9 month old car for 0.99% for 72 months.

Closing on home refinance this week.


5 posted on 04/05/2020 12:48:53 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: RomanSoldier19

84 months zero interest at the Chevy dealer in Charleston SC.


6 posted on 04/05/2020 12:54:45 PM PDT by onona
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To: onona

Gotta buy it new.


7 posted on 04/05/2020 1:05:33 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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To: RomanSoldier19

Americans do have the right to do dumb things.


8 posted on 04/05/2020 1:06:48 PM PDT by SaxxonWoods (Epstein pulled a Carradine, the bozo.)
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To: akalinin

I’ll keep the partly apart K5.

One day it will get there.

My jeeps are further along.


9 posted on 04/05/2020 1:07:33 PM PDT by wally_bert (Spend like you were going to the electric chair!)
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To: SaxxonWoods
Americans do have the right to do dumb things.

Like vote for Democrats.

10 posted on 04/05/2020 1:08:03 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: onona

I was at a grocery store a few weeks back and there was a 78 F150 longbed in the parking lot.

High school kid owned it.

In fairly good shape.

I never liked that style.

My advice to hom was to hold on to it.


11 posted on 04/05/2020 1:10:10 PM PDT by wally_bert (Spend like you were going to the electric chair!)
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To: RomanSoldier19

As much as cars cost these days, I’d think a 30 year loan
would be more appropriate.


12 posted on 04/05/2020 1:10:30 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (Some of the folks around these parts have been sniffing super flu.)
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To: RomanSoldier19

Is that clip from the old Stern laser video game “Cliff Hanger”?


13 posted on 04/05/2020 1:17:53 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics)
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To: wally_bert

The K5 is a classic. I had a few.


14 posted on 04/05/2020 1:39:06 PM PDT by isthisnickcool (1218 - NEVER FORGET!)
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To: wally_bert

Best advice ever for that kid. Hope he listens.


15 posted on 04/05/2020 1:41:23 PM PDT by onona
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To: dfwgator

Bought a ‘97 Civic brand new. Three years ago, with only 165 k miles on it, I invested $3k in it. I just turned 62, hoping it is the last car i ever buy.


16 posted on 04/05/2020 1:45:31 PM PDT by jttpwalsh
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To: onona

Yes. And that’s why car loans are creeping towards six and seven year terms. Zero interest.

But a wise buyer will always balance zero interest rates against rebates, discounts and cash off MSRP when in the finance office.


17 posted on 04/05/2020 1:47:47 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Click my screen name for an analysis on how HIllary wins next November.)
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To: RomanSoldier19

84 Month ZERO Percent Loans are the way to go. Free Money...

Making me think about buying a new Pickup Truck while I wait for my C8 Corvette Convertible to be built.


18 posted on 04/05/2020 1:50:42 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (THEY LIVE, and we're the only ones wearing the Sunglasses.)
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To: Responsibility2nd

They are even delaying the first payment on those 84 Month Loans for 3 to 6 Months.

Just in time for the Market to recover after the overblown Kung Flu Models were an epic fail.


19 posted on 04/05/2020 1:52:46 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (THEY LIVE, and we're the only ones wearing the Sunglasses.)
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To: Kickass Conservative

It’s not really “free money.” If you take one of those 0% financing deals you’re usually giving up some kind of discount that you could negotiate for yourself if you paid cash for the vehicle.


20 posted on 04/05/2020 1:55:59 PM PDT by Alberta's Child (And somewhere in the darkness ... the gambler, he broke even.)
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