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2018 Buick Enclave “Avenir” will have ionic air purifier - April 12, 2017
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Aston Martin Closer to Unveiling Second-Generation Vantage - March 21, 2017
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2017 Bentley Bentayga SUV: Offroad for $238,000 and Up - March 14, 2017
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Pagani Huayra is Finally Here, Only $2.4M - March 9, 2017
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Mercedes AMG E63 – For When Your Wagon Needs Drift - February 6, 2017
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2018 Audi Q5 SUV: Enhanced Performance - January 30, 2017
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2018 Toyota Camry Due in Late Summer - January 27, 2017
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2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Will Outstrip Hellcat - January 23, 2017
Don’t Bite off More Than You Can Chew
When deciding how much you can afford for a car payment, take a realistic inventory of your expenses. Take a notebook with you and write down everything you buy for a week or two, that way you’ll be able to come up with an honest budget for your new car. Your credit score will be best if your expenses are only 30% of your income before taxes. You’re better off choosing a car you can comfortably afford over one you would have to stretch to make the payments on and saving money in case of an emergency. Just one missed payment can hurt your credit and force you into a higher interest loan further down the line.