Kinda regretting not springing for the RCF...
07-01-15, 10:23 AM
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Financed. Instead of being able to offer more for my trade-in, the finance director was able to get me a lower APR via LFS. I got hit regardless ~$6k not including $2k I paid for clear bra and tint.
I put down $10k which pretty much covered what I was upside down on from my 370z and then the RC 350 loss. I have about $80k financed through LFS. Payments are about $1200.
Most people wouldn't be comfortable with that high of a payment, since it is in the home mortgage range, but my condo is paid off...so I don't have a mortgage. And no school loans.
Insurance on the RC 350 was $91 a month and it jumped up a little to $101 a month for the RCF via Liberty Mutual.
If I can focus on my money management I should be able to pay the car off in 2-3 years....that is after a couple of goodies for the RCF first.
I put down $10k which pretty much covered what I was upside down on from my 370z and then the RC 350 loss. I have about $80k financed through LFS. Payments are about $1200.
Most people wouldn't be comfortable with that high of a payment, since it is in the home mortgage range, but my condo is paid off...so I don't have a mortgage. And no school loans.
Insurance on the RC 350 was $91 a month and it jumped up a little to $101 a month for the RCF via Liberty Mutual.
If I can focus on my money management I should be able to pay the car off in 2-3 years....that is after a couple of goodies for the RCF first.
I had an offer of trading my 2008 IS350 in for $12500 for just under $1065 per month for 5 years. I just didn't want the high payments like you said. Then the salesman tried to get me into a 3 year lease for $725/month. He wanted me to trade in my car and they'd give me $12,500 and put $2k down. He said Lexus would also give me "1k" as an extra incentive to put down. The guy was smoking crack. I just walked out and felt insulted he'd think I'd just give them over $15k basically to lease a car. Oh... to top it off he was going to provide me a clear bra and tint. I laughed my butt out of there. They actually thought someone would fall for that?
07-01-15, 10:25 AM
#32
Nice to get what you want... both cars are expensive - it's worth spending a bit more to be truly happy with your purchase - regretting the RC 350 over your ownership would drive you mad eventually. Glad you have the RC F now!
- Kirk
- Kirk
07-01-15, 04:23 PM
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Financed. Instead of being able to offer more for my trade-in, the finance director was able to get me a lower APR via LFS. I got hit regardless ~$6k not including $2k I paid for clear bra and tint.
I put down $10k which pretty much covered what I was upside down on from my 370z and then the RC 350 loss. I have about $80k financed through LFS. Payments are about $1200.
Most people wouldn't be comfortable with that high of a payment, since it is in the home mortgage range, but my condo is paid off...so I don't have a mortgage. And no school loans.
Insurance on the RC 350 was $91 a month and it jumped up a little to $101 a month for the RCF via Liberty Mutual.
If I can focus on my money management I should be able to pay the car off in 2-3 years....that is after a couple of goodies for the RCF first.
I put down $10k which pretty much covered what I was upside down on from my 370z and then the RC 350 loss. I have about $80k financed through LFS. Payments are about $1200.
Most people wouldn't be comfortable with that high of a payment, since it is in the home mortgage range, but my condo is paid off...so I don't have a mortgage. And no school loans.
Insurance on the RC 350 was $91 a month and it jumped up a little to $101 a month for the RCF via Liberty Mutual.
If I can focus on my money management I should be able to pay the car off in 2-3 years....that is after a couple of goodies for the RCF first.
07-01-15, 04:56 PM
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Financed. Instead of being able to offer more for my trade-in, the finance director was able to get me a lower APR via LFS. I got hit regardless ~$6k not including $2k I paid for clear bra and tint.
I put down $10k which pretty much covered what I was upside down on from my 370z and then the RC 350 loss. I have about $80k financed through LFS. Payments are about $1200.
Most people wouldn't be comfortable with that high of a payment, since it is in the home mortgage range, but my condo is paid off...so I don't have a mortgage. And no school loans.
Insurance on the RC 350 was $91 a month and it jumped up a little to $101 a month for the RCF via Liberty Mutual.
If I can focus on my money management I should be able to pay the car off in 2-3 years....that is after a couple of goodies for the RCF first.
I put down $10k which pretty much covered what I was upside down on from my 370z and then the RC 350 loss. I have about $80k financed through LFS. Payments are about $1200.
Most people wouldn't be comfortable with that high of a payment, since it is in the home mortgage range, but my condo is paid off...so I don't have a mortgage. And no school loans.
Insurance on the RC 350 was $91 a month and it jumped up a little to $101 a month for the RCF via Liberty Mutual.
If I can focus on my money management I should be able to pay the car off in 2-3 years....that is after a couple of goodies for the RCF first.
07-01-15, 07:32 PM
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Thanks! I'm very content with the RCF and happy with my decision entirely. The GTR was slightly considered but the interior is lacking a lot for the price of the vehicle. Though a DCT wouldn't been nice on the RCF and a update to fix the hesitation issue.
The only upgrade in the future that would entice me would be the LF-LC or future Supra!
The only upgrade in the future that would entice me would be the LF-LC or future Supra!
07-01-15, 09:42 PM
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Thanks! I'm very content with the RCF and happy with my decision entirely. The GTR was slightly considered but the interior is lacking a lot for the price of the vehicle. Though a DCT wouldn't been nice on the RCF and a update to fix the hesitation issue.
The only upgrade in the future that would entice me would be the LF-LC or future Supra!
The only upgrade in the future that would entice me would be the LF-LC or future Supra!
07-01-15, 09:57 PM
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