Pricing, markup, direct vs. dealers
#16
Lexus Fanatic
I would LOVE to see the stats on the types of loans people are choosing to get these cars. With these numbers, is it safe to assume most people are financing with 6-8 year car loans? maybe 10 year? Most families don't have $1k in the bank for an emergency - i can't imagine what they need to do to buy a $50k automobile.
Up till now, I've never heard of a 10-year-car-loan...the longest I've seen is around 7 years or so (maybe 8). But some research shows that a few banks are now indeed offering loans that long. I suspect these will be popular with some Senior Citizens, simply because they know that they might pass away before it is paid off, and they won't have to worry about it. And, of course, not everyone keeps a vehicle 10 years to start with.
#17
Lexus Fanatic
I would LOVE to see the stats on the types of loans people are choosing to get these cars. With these numbers, is it safe to assume most people are financing with 6-8 year car loans? maybe 10 year? Most families don't have $1k in the bank for an emergency - i can't imagine what they need to do to buy a $50k automobile.
#19
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#20
According to the Experian credit bureau, the average new car loan currently lasts about 69 months, while the average used car loan spans about 65 months. About a third of new car loans and around 19% of used car loans are longer than six years.
#21
Lexus Fanatic
Unfortunately, it seems to be becoming more the norm as of late.
https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/...-the-debt-trap
https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/...-the-debt-trap
#22
Lexus Fanatic
One must also consider, in the length of the loan, what the effect of the interest rate will be (if not the 0% that some manufacturers are giving). So many people are allured by the prospect of a low monthly payment that they don't consider what it will actually be costing them in the long run. You could have a lower monthly payment on a long term loan, but end up with a lot MORE of those same monthly payments, paying a lot more in the long run until the vehicle is paid off. Like I said, much of it depends on the interest rate and/or how the interest is compounded.
#23
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that's crazy... back in the days when i financed my cars indeed 48 months were already "long". i remember when i saw a ferrari dealership offered 72/84 months loaned i said wow so that how's they get you into a ferrari? now 72 months loan is a "norm" for regular cars? my goodness, people are crazy doing 6 year loans on depreciating assets.
#25
Lexus Fanatic
that's crazy... back in the days when i financed my cars indeed 48 months were already "long". i remember when i saw a ferrari dealership offered 72/84 months loaned i said wow so that how's they get you into a ferrari? now 72 months loan is a "norm" for regular cars? my goodness, people are crazy doing 6 year loans on depreciating assets.
But yeah, I remember when 36 was the norm and 48 was the long option.
But, you still typically are in positive equity even with a 72 month loan.
#26
Lexus Champion
that's crazy... back in the days when i financed my cars indeed 48 months were already "long". i remember when i saw a ferrari dealership offered 72/84 months loaned i said wow so that how's they get you into a ferrari? now 72 months loan is a "norm" for regular cars? my goodness, people are crazy doing 6 year loans on depreciating assets.
#27
Lexus Champion
My GS is at 60 months because they had the 0% financing on that term. It's a fantastic feeling to have every penny of my payment go towards the principle.
When I bought the Tundra, they offered me 84 months, which I just couldn't sign up for, though surprisingly the rate wasn't bad (I can't remember what it was). When I first started seeing 72 and 84 month loans, the rates were always pretty high, but it seems like they aren't too bad lately, but it's just a longer term than I would want.
When I bought the Tundra, they offered me 84 months, which I just couldn't sign up for, though surprisingly the rate wasn't bad (I can't remember what it was). When I first started seeing 72 and 84 month loans, the rates were always pretty high, but it seems like they aren't too bad lately, but it's just a longer term than I would want.
#28
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if any interest rate is involved, then personally i don't see how 72 month loan is a good idea.
#29
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iTrader: (20)
i don't imagine any dealer giving a 'great deal'.
#30
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Every 0% APR Car Deal In February 2022
- by Steven Loveday
- February 3, 2022
- Buying
Every No-Interest Car Deal Available in February
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