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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 11:53 PM
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I bought my car but i'm choosing to get it financed outside the dealership.. i have a couple of days... any suggestions?

did everyone who financed ... did you get it from the dealer?

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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 05:21 AM
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I stuck with Lexus Financial because I've purchased several vehicles via Toyota Financial (the same company) and I've had a great relationship with them over the years. Also I got a great deal (they reward repeat customers) so it was a win-win for me.
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 05:49 AM
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Finance rates are typically dictated by your credit score. I found the best rate through my credit union. I think the dealer is Toyota financial is competitive with regular banks chains, but usually you can't beat a credit union.
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 06:52 AM
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Credit Union. They beat the dealer by a point for a six year loan.
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 07:07 AM
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I went through Costco. Although a credit union is a little better, I didn't want to commit to one. The difference in monthly payment was small enough (IMO) that's why I decided to go with Costco.
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 07:49 AM
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Lexus financial. They beat my cap one rate. Did not try credit union this time as I am not a member of any.
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 08:39 AM
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Lexus Financial is general pretty competitive. Make sure you're comparing current rates to current rates rather than old accounts since interest rates are going up.
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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Check out Eloan.. they can give you a rough estimate of what you "can" get... then take it to Lexus, they'll match or beat it. Mine beat it by .1 %.
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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My local credit union had a special for 4.99%
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SugarRush
Lexus financial. They beat my cap one rate. Did not try credit union this time as I am not a member of any.

Same here. Top Credit rating and Lexus Financial = 6.09%
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 02:15 PM
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Went through my credit union. Lexus couldn't beat them (i have great credit).
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 02:57 PM
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Credit Union - my Credit Union is financing below 5% for new cars.
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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I just checked, my CU is offering 4.70% for up to 60 months.
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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Lease it!
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