A high-mileage car with service records is better than a low-mileage car with none. 💰 Financing & Budgeting The 20/4/10 Rule (Modified): Put 20% down. Finance for no more than 4 years. Keep total car costs under 10% of your take-home pay.
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Get quotes before you buy. Some older cars are surprisingly expensive to insure. A high-mileage car with service records is better
An old BMW is cheap to buy but will bankrupt you in repairs. it could cost you $2
Calculate your weekly commute cost. A "cheap" truck might cost you $300/month in gas.
Don't skip the inspection to save $100; it could cost you $2,000 later.