Don't take a loan from the dealership, they'll take the car back if you miss even one payment. Be prepared to haggle. Don't tell the dealer flat out what you're willing to play, keep that info private and try to work him/her down to a price you're happy with.

I bought mine new, but I just wanted to say

>2006 Scion xB

:3

If it's anything like buying new, be prepared to HAGGLE for MONTHS to get a price you're satisfied with. Ask questions about the car, previous owner(s), and any work that's been done on it. BRING YOUR OWN CREDIT REPORT. If they ask for more than public information about you, ask why they need it. Be chummy, but be aware that you being chummy will be for the same reason they will be chummy - getting the best deal out of them.

I don't know how in-demand used cars are, but usually car salesmen will give you a lot of shit about how little time there is to make a deal on "THIS" car. "I've got 3 other prospective buyers coming in TODAY," "I already have some offers on THIS ONE," etc. This is grade-A hassling and don't feel afraid to call them out on it. Tell them that a car is a very personal investment and you're looking to start a relationship with this dealership etc etc and you want to help them as much as they will help you etc etc and DO NOT MAKE A DEAL ON THE FIRST DAY "I need to sleep on it."

DO RESEARCH LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY ON THE MSRP OF THE CAR AND KEEP A LIST OF DEPRECIATION CALCULATORS ON-HAND.

I needs a vehicle, too. I've asked /tek/ their thoughts on a vehicle that could survive cold New England winters. I was told look for a Hillux, but I'm a 'Murican. The closest we probably have is the Toyota Tacoma.

:< I also hate interest and debt, so if I can get a crappy car after a year of hard work and pay cash, awesome.

>>2717

Generally speaking it's better to keep your vehicle out of the elements unless said vehicle is specifically designed to be within the elements. How's your garage looking?

>>2724
Don't have one. So I'd have to improvise, build one or go without.