Originally Posted by Cjanik

^^ it doesnt make a difference as long as your paying the dealer on time. I'd personally do direct deposit or check, because both ways you have proof, if you do credit card, and pay it off at the end of the money, its a good way to build credit as well.

Unless your talking about down payment BEFORE you receive the car, then Credit card is a nice way to dispute if they don't follow through their end or whatever.