Don't. If it is that much of a hit to pay off a $15k loan, then you're not earning enough to afford a S2000.

I bought it on impulse, too, and took a bit of a hit on my Prelude, yes, but I did so knowing that I could have the car paid off by mid-next year if I really needed to.

 

My 2

 

Sometimes people remain "house poor" to own a house. But, that is an investment. I would not suggest you draining your bank account or living to pay off your S. Get your S further down the road when you can better afford it. You'll also appreciate more as well.

 

Thanks for the replies, everyone. The odd thing is, I love my Si. I feel if my Si is this good, think how much better the S2000 will be. But having that little money in the bank might take some of the enjoyment away from me.

I'm not sure what to say to the salesman who has been patiently working with me. I really wasn't jerking him around; I was serious about buying the S2K. I should get back to him but I don't know what to say.

Can I tell him I'm sorry but I got too excited too soon without thinking this through?

 

Thanks for the replies, everyone. The odd thing is, I love my Si. I feel if my Si is this good, think how much better the S2000 will be. But having that little money in the bank might take some of the enjoyment away from me.

I'm not sure what to say to the salesman who has been patiently working with me. I really wasn't jerking him around; I was serious about buying the S2K. I should get back to him but I don't know what to say.

Can I tell him I'm sorry but I got too excited too soon without thinking this through?

 

As a Honda sales person myself I'd say just tell him what you told us here. He should understand and not try to pressure you into a car your not ready for.

But also let him know that you really appearciate his time and you'll be giving him a good reference to all your friends and family who might be looking to by a new car. And that you'll be back to see him when you think your finances are ready for the new S.

A good salesman should be very cool with that.

 

Tell him you lost your job and will get back to him when you are in a position to buy again.


OK. It is a lie but saves you having to explain too much.

Or simply tell him you changed your mind. It won't matter what he thinks since you will not be buying from him anytime soon.

 

Yeah just tell him that you really love the car - but you have checked into your finances, and you just really can't afford to purchase it right now. Then tell him that he will be the first person you ask in the future when you can afford to buy one.

M@

 

honestly.. you care about what the saleman thinks? politely tell him "no thanks"... that's all you need to do.

all this talk about draining a savings account and lving paycheck to paycheck and eating ramen noodles is really painful. as has been said... "step back, take a deep breath" and try to adjust you outlook beyond the next couple of months and into the way off distance of five or ten years.

 

Buy a used one.