jordanrb81
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How long you finance is really up to your personal situation. I am one that is inclined to pay cash, but if the interest offer is under 3% I find financing to be economically a better call. remember your loan is simple interest and money earned through investments is compound. So if you borrow at 3% and earn 3% on the money you would have used due to the magic of compounding interest you'll make more money on your money than you pay to use the banks money. if you get a better return, even more money. that's just math and economic truth.
Part two, length of loan, I prefer not to have any car financed that is not also under warranty. So my wife's car is a 2013 under warranty till august of 2020 (unlimited Mileage) it will be paid off "naturally" before the warranty expires. the 4Runner I got a 6 year (72 month) 100,000 mile warranty, based on my driving habits I should have 90,000 miles on it in 6 years, if I go over 100k miles I will likely lump sum pay off the loan, just for my own personal piece of mind. this second part is opinion/personal preference, as opposed to the first which is science.
Part two, length of loan, I prefer not to have any car financed that is not also under warranty. So my wife's car is a 2013 under warranty till august of 2020 (unlimited Mileage) it will be paid off "naturally" before the warranty expires. the 4Runner I got a 6 year (72 month) 100,000 mile warranty, based on my driving habits I should have 90,000 miles on it in 6 years, if I go over 100k miles I will likely lump sum pay off the loan, just for my own personal piece of mind. this second part is opinion/personal preference, as opposed to the first which is science.