Comments on: Kick Your Tires, Not Yourself: Do it yourself car transaction can save you thousands

By: Undoing That Car Purchase You Shouldn’t Have Made

Undoing That Car Purchase You Shouldn’t Have Made — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:20:47 +0000

[...] If I am seriously considering selling, how do I go about it? Knowledge is power. First, you need to learn if you are upside down (owe more than the car is worth). Check Kelly Blue Book to learn the private party value* of your car. If this value is less than what you owe, you are upside down. *Use private party value because you are money ahead selling the car yourself. [...]

By: Is Buying a New Car For Zero Percent Interest Loan a Good Idea?

Is Buying a New Car For Zero Percent Interest Loan a Good Idea? — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:09:43 +0000

[...] $3,600 more than the private party price of $38,840. My point is that you pay a premium simply for buying from a dealer. You also pay more sales taxes in many states. For example, in Illinois (where I live) the taxes [...]

By: Five Creative Tips for Dumping Debt | FinancialBondage.org

Five Creative Tips for Dumping Debt | FinancialBondage.org — Mon, 24 May 2010 21:05:41 +0000

[...] Selling a vehicle you owe $20,000 on and purchasing a $3,000 “beater” will reduce your debt by $17,000. [...]

By: Clifford McCarthy

Clifford McCarthy — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:36:33 +0000

I agree with the fact that knowledge in the source of which you decide to purchase a car from is going to give you more of an advantage in being 100% satisfied after purchasing the vehicle of your choice. New cars for sale are what people just generally what people go for as they feel that when they do so maintenance will not be an issue. Mechanics are becoming more advanced now than ever so looking for the right used vehicle might be the best thing to do if your budget is low. .-= Clifford McCarthy´s last blog ..On sale January the Peugeot 5008 =-.

By: Stock Options Talk, Do It Yourself Projects, Car Transactions

Stock Options Talk, Do It Yourself Projects, Car Transactions — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:18:07 +0000

[...] Finance By The Book: More on the subject of DIY (do it yourself) — you can save thousands by buying or selling a car on your own rather than by going through [...]

By: Bible Money Matters

Bible Money Matters — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:29:05 +0000

Great post joe! We paid cash for our last car, and followed many of the tips listed here. It really does feel so much nicer when you're driving a paid for car! Now that we own both of our cars, we still pay ourselves a monthly payment in preparation for the day when we need another "new" used car. Then we'll buy our next car with cash as well! .-= Bible Money Matters´s last blog ..My Experience With The Making Home Affordable Refinance Program: Part 2 =-.

By: fwisp.com

fwisp.com — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:57:17 +0000

Kick Your Tires, Not Yourself: Do it yourself car transaction can save you thousands…

If you are planning to trade your old car for a newer used car, you can save thousands of dollars by doing it yourself instead of using a dealer. The reason is very simple. Dealers must buy wholesale and sell retail in order to make a living, but you c…

By: PT Money

PT Money — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:24:22 +0000

Great tips, Joe. Buying or selling a car is one of those big wins in personal finance if you know how to do it right. It's a shame we even have to buy these depreciating hunks o junk at all. .-= PT Money´s last blog ..Credit Card Tips and The Best Student Credit Cards =-.

By: Jeff@MySuperChargedLife

Jeff@MySuperChargedLife — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:15:28 +0000

Joe - Car deals are definitely tricky! You have to arm yourself with knowledge before walking into a dealership. A knowledgeable buyer will get the best deal. Of course, paying cash will save you thousands in interest alone. Thanks for mentioning my article about this! .-= Jeff@MySuperChargedLife´s last blog ..Personal Finance Basics: Key Purposes of Budgeting Systems =-.