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Joined: 08-25-2007
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
WOW thats a lot of cars for 4 years worth of driving. My advice is find a used low mile 2006. They can be had real cheap since there are so many 07's being heavily discounted o the lots. You will have more to invest.
I cannot imagine throwing $500+ a month into car ownership. I can imagine throwing $500+ a month into long term savings though. I never had new cars instead putting those payments into investment accounts. Now that I can well afford to buy new and pay cash I don't want one. Old habits are hard to break. You are doing the right thing and learning at an age where most just throw money into cars and stuff. You will be well rewarded for your "sacrifice" at an age where you will be plenty young enough to do anything you want while others still scrape together home and car payments
I cannot imagine throwing $500+ a month into car ownership. I can imagine throwing $500+ a month into long term savings though. I never had new cars instead putting those payments into investment accounts. Now that I can well afford to buy new and pay cash I don't want one. Old habits are hard to break. You are doing the right thing and learning at an age where most just throw money into cars and stuff. You will be well rewarded for your "sacrifice" at an age where you will be plenty young enough to do anything you want while others still scrape together home and car payments
Welcome to the site! I am sure you will have luck finding a great used '06 or '07 low milage HHR out there, good luck on your search.