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Originally Posted by FricFrac
Unfortunately these are things they don't typically teach in school about building your credit rating, etc. This is totaly normal and you will see more of the same esp with a poor economy as there will be less risky investments made when loaning money. It has nothing to do with you personally but you have no assets, a fair size debt and you are young and I suspect you haven't been at your job for three or more years - these are all gonna work against you. Swallow your pride and bring your parents in to co-sign and you'll be driving your car - thats a pretty minor thing between you and your car! I was only dreaming of driving a new Z 10 years ago when I was your age....
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Ok, regarding the no credit history thing, I DO have a credit history. It's my student loan. It was 45k, i.e. more than the Z is worth, and paid more than half of it (24k) in a period of only 5 months. Doesn't that count for something?
Also, funny thing is that my own bank already had me preapproved for 18 000 no questions asked, without me even applying for more. The financial advisor in the bank said if I give him proof of income (i.e. paycheck stubs) he can get me even more, but he won't be able to match APR rates of car companies, so I didn't apply.
Besides, where is the risk for Nissan? With 8000 downpayment, and financing over only 2 yrs, at no point in time will I ever be upside down on the loan. Even if I default, they can repossess the car and sell it again, and still make a decent profit.