[nina0113]

I think what he means, is don’t go out and buy a brand new 40 thousand dollar work truck when you can just get a used one for 5-6 grand and pay cash for it.

A former acquaintance of mine did something like that - his truck needed (IIRC) new brakes, so he traded it in on a new truck. I buy beaters and drive them till the wheels fall off. Right now there are no decent beaters (thanks to Cash-for-Clunkers) so I may end up with a payment if the current beater croaks. I'm packratting extra cash to make the best downpayment I can, though.

[fellowgeek]

Hey Nina:

I haven’t noticed a shortage of ‘dave cars’ in this area.

I just checked autotrader.com and found over 250 vehicles within 50 miles of my house under 6K.

I drive beaters, too. But have a problem parting with them because a repair here and there is still less than buying another car or making a car payment.

Good luck!