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Old 03-11-2018, 04:11 PM
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Hi all,
Been looking at 2010-2013 GS convertibles. Average prices around $38k-$40k.

Not interested in laying out the cash. Probably put down around $10k and finance the rest. (near perfect credit.)

Question: Any leads on really good financing deals? Best I'm seeing is 3.25% for 72mnths. (local credit union) Looking for min. 72mnths.

Thanks!
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Credit Union will be your best option compared to most banks................ rates do vary based on loan longevity too............
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Credit Union will be your best option compared to most banks................ rates do vary based on loan longevity too............
Agree. Just wondering if anyone has any recent experience with some good financing deals.
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My credit union (Alliant) is currently at 2.99% for used vehicles. At least that’s where they were about 2 weeks ago. Low 3s is not bad.
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Agreed that credit unions are best. I got my Z06 through mine last year with a 2.25% rate (800+ credit score). Most other banks were well over 6%. .

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Borrow it from your 401k and pay yourself the interest.
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^ You're joking I hope.
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Originally Posted by Beny
Hi all,
Been looking at 2010-2013 GS convertibles. Average prices around $38k-$40k.

Not interested in laying out the cash. Probably put down around $10k and finance the rest. (near perfect credit.)

Question: Any leads on really good financing deals? Best I'm seeing is 3.25% for 72mnths. (local credit union) Looking for min. 72mnths.

Thanks!
Where the hell are you looking? Those prices are way too high.
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^ You're joking I hope.
I have never done it but I know others at work have. They say you pay yourself back interest at around 8%.
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Where the hell are you looking? Those prices are way too high.
On all of the major sites..I'm not looking ir a high mileage car. Under 20k.

So, where the hell should i be looking for these deals you're referring to?
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On all of the major sites..I'm not looking ir a high mileage car. Under 20k.

So, where the hell should i be looking for these deals you're referring to?
Brand spanking new for under 50 and 2% financing

https://kerbeck.com/
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Originally Posted by R&L's C6
Brand spanking new for under 50 and 2% financing

https://kerbeck.com/
Let me guess...1LT coupe
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Originally Posted by R&L's C6
Brand spanking new for under 50 and 2% financing

https://kerbeck.com/
You read that I was looking at GS convertibles, right?
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For a 13 GS Convertible, the price is about right depending on mileage. For a 10 not as good.

Rates are getting higher everywhere. I wouldn't take it out of the 401K as suggested because most 401k plans should earn 10-20% depending on level of risk, 3% financing is nothing in comparison.
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Originally Posted by R&L's C6
Borrow it from your 401k and pay yourself the interest.
Originally Posted by 919cw313
^ You're joking I hope.
It's actually pretty smart if the interest for your loan is going to be insane or you want a longer term than is typical like 72 mos.. With my company its 4% and you actually pay that 4% back to yourself over the term of the loan instead of paying a bank that money. With 72 months you could be paying some serious interest at 6%+.



OP, a credit union is your best bet if 401 isn't an option. They tend to give customers longer than typical loans and not so frightening interest rates depending on credit.
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Originally Posted by phileaglesfan
For a 13 GS Convertible, the price is about right depending on mileage. For a 10 not as good.

Rates are getting higher everywhere. I wouldn't take it out of the 401K as suggested because most 401k plans should earn 10-20% depending on level of risk, 3% financing is nothing in comparison.
No way I'm touching my retirement account.
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Originally Posted by phileaglesfan
For a 13 GS Convertible, the price is about right depending on mileage. For a 10 not as good.
That was pretty much my point. For a 13, yeah, maybe, but a 10, no way.

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Originally Posted by Beny
Hi all,
Been looking at 2010-2013 GS convertibles. Average prices around $38k-$40k.

Not interested in laying out the cash. Probably put down around $10k and finance the rest. (near perfect credit.)

Question: Any leads on really good financing deals? Best I'm seeing is 3.25% for 72mnths. (local credit union) Looking for min. 72mnths.

Thanks!
DCU 66 months is 2.24%
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Originally Posted by R&L's C6
Borrow it from your 401k and pay yourself the interest.
No don’t do this it is a terrible idea you lose compound interest on your gains for 6 years.... will cost you a fortune in gains.

Interest rates are dirt cheap
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Originally Posted by R&L's C6
I have never done it but I know others at work have. They say you pay yourself back interest at around 8%.
Yes you pay yourself back interest but you are losing market gains over the course of the loan. For example if market gained 12% you are losing significant money over the course of your 401K until you retire.



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