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Is taking out a 72-month car loan for a family hauler a good idea?
My wife and I are buying a family hauler to chauffeur the kids around. A 60-month car loan is $100 over our monthly budget, while a 72-month car loan is right on point. Should I take out a 72-month loan?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“You should try to avoid a 72-month loan for several reasons:
- Your interest rate will be higher and you will pay far more interest
- You’re going to have to do maintenance on a car once it reaches that age
- Your car loan will be upside-down for nearly the entire duration of the loan
Add all these things up and a 72-month loan just isn’t worth it, even with a lower monthly payment. Instead, try to get it down to 60 months, and cut $100 from elsewhere in your budget. Your wallet will be glad you did.”
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- Gregory R.
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