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How much money should you put down on a 25000 car?
A good rule of thumb for a down payment on a car loan is 20 percent of the purchase price. A down payment of 20 percent or more is a good way to avoid being “upside-down” on your car loan (owing more on the car than it’s worth).
What is a good down payment?
It’s better to put 20 percent down if you want the lowest possible interest rate and monthly payment. But if you want to get into a house now and start building equity, it may be better to buy with a smaller down payment — say 5 to 10 percent down.
How much is a 20k car loan a month?
For instance, using our loan calculator, if you buy a $20,000 vehicle at 5% APR for 60 months the monthly payment would be $377.42 and you would pay $2,645.48 in interest.
How much would a 30000 car cost per month?
A $30,000 car, roughly $600 a month.
How much do you need to make to afford a 40k car?
You SHOULD only buy a $40k car if you have $100k in liquid assets (eg not including the value of your home). Depends on your definition of “afford”. The average person at my store that buys a $40k car makes $100k-$120k per year household income. They generally lease or finance the vehicle.
What car can I afford based on salary?
The rule of thumb among many car-buying experts dictates that your car payment should total no more than 15% of your monthly net income, sometimes called your take-home pay (some might stretch this to 20%, but 15% is more conservative and therefore likely to make budgeting even easier).
What is a good price range for a used car?
And will that really get you a reliable used car? Auto experts say the lowest price for a reliable used car is about $2,500. But they’re quick to note that every additional $1,000 in your budget will allow you to get a newer car that’s been driven fewer miles.
What kind of car can I afford making 50k?
Dave Ramsey takes a balance sheet approach. Rather than looking at monthly transportation costs, Dave recommends buying cars that cost no more than 50% of your annual income. So if you make $50,000 a year, you should not spend more than $25,000 for a car(s).
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