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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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Been looking around for a car, every time before winter i seem to be buying a car so i won't have to drive the s. just got rid of my dd and i'm thinking i want to settle down on some thing. i was looking at an element going for 10k. going to go check it out, but just looking for some advice on what steps to take as negotiations and mainly anything to look for?

thanks in advance!
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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If all else fails, miata is always a solid backup.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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try penfed for auto financing. got mine for 1.99% 48 mos. pretty good rate i would say
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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go for dupage credit union... 1.49% interest now...
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 11:45 PM
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great find! thank you!

when you go through a credit union do they required a payment?
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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usually a small fee to become their member ($10-20)
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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looked them up and they seem pretty good, hopefully i get good news back
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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with dupage credit union, u just need to put in a small deposit (min $5) to have a saving account with them... i have got car loan from them twice...
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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thanks for the help guys!
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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forgot to mention

some credit union offer insurance on car loans.

I know Penfed offer an insurance that lets you out of your loan if your car got stolen.... with the numbers of theft happening might be worth it...
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