Been searching around for a used car here in upstate NY, as my current vehicle, a 99 Ford Ranger, is literally falling apart. I'm debt free and wanted to try and keep it that way, but unfortunately I'm going to have probably take out a small loan for a vehicle.
I'd like to not have to finance anymore than 8 to 10k, because I don't have much to put down, and the place were I work is unsure as to their future.
I think I have an idea of why vehicles are so expensive, but just wanted to confirm with others, strike up a little conversation, and maybe get some options I have not yet considered. Why are new and used cars so overpriced for the average consumer?
As a debt free man making a decent income for my education and where I live, I see it very hard to save money and juggle the numbers to make a payment anymore than a couple hundred a month.