Buying my first car, help needed

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by bobarian

Excess mileage penalties are brutal. Lease payments can be attractive, but the loss of equity offsets that, IMHO.

Do your research. Check insurance rates as they are very high for the pretty and speedy cars. Lots of info out there on invoice prices and dealer incentives.

Dont fall in love with one make/model. There are lots of alternatives for almost any car or truck on the market.

Good luck.

Bob is wise!

I would add: "know thyself": If you are prone to falling in love with a car before you buy, or you are interested in one of the pretty or speedy models then: 1) do your research beforehand and most importantly, 2) don't shop until you have the money to afford what you want...

Just my