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Old 01-22-2025, 12:30 AM   #1014 (permalink)
Isaac Zachary
High Altitude Hybrid
 
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Location: Gunnison, CO
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Avalon - '13 Toyota Avalon HV
90 day: 40.45 mpg (US)

Prius - '06 Toyota Prius
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Why is it when I do the 20/4/10 rule it seems the only cars I can afford are $5,000?

Math: [list][*]Over $50K/year[*]Less than $4k/month after taxes[*]That's less than $400/month for transportation costs[*]$100 for insurance, $150-$200 for fuel, $0-$50 for other costs[*]That leaves $100/month for car payments[*]After fees, taxes and everything, but with a 20% down payment, the cost of the loan itself will need to be around $5k.

2013 Nissan Versa, Here I come!
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