Need advice on larger car

[A5]

Cars have always been expensive, but prices over the past 30 years or so have been increasing faster than median wages (though safety, comfort, and power have all increased dramatically in that time).

The last time I saw a number (2012?), the average purchase price of a new car was right around $30k.

Besides a few blips, the availability of cheap/easy credit has more or less hidden it, though. The era of the middle class buying everything with cash/savings hasn't really existed since the early 1960s. And why would I not finance when I can get 0% for 60 months?

 

[A5]

I thought anybody is able to take advantage of USAA service; they provide some loopholes which allows you to become member without any real service member relationship.

Possible, this is what it says on the site:

"Our investment products, life insurance, and shopping and discounts are available to other individuals."

You'd still have to sign up, etc, but it's worth a shot if you don't like haggling.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

My dad's a Veteran so I'm going to look into this. Thanks for the idea.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Might use truecar.com to get a no haggle price.

Regarding the trade in, I am telling them if they don't give me a number I want to hear that I walk immediately when I get there to finalize the deal.

There is also a no haggle place close enough to where I live so I might go there.