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Is
0% Always The Best Deal?
You see it in ads everyday..."Come on down and get your
car at XYZ Dealership and we'll finance it at 0% interest!";
Guess what! You are paying for that "free"; loan! You're
paying for the 0% financing by giving up the cash rebates and most,
if not all, of the purchase discounts. Plus, usually the finance
term is shorter.
As of September 2, 2003, Desco is offering rates for 36 months at 4.49%
APR**. Rates are subject to change, but the example is clear!
Here's
an example of how 0% vs. the great 4.49% Desco rate might
work:
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XYZ
Dealership
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Desco |
| Financing |
0%
for 36 months |
4.49%
for 36 months |
| Purchase
Price |
$20,000 |
$17,500
($20,000 -$2500 rebate) |
| Payments |
$555.56/month |
$520.49/month |
| Total
Cost |
$20,000 |
$18,737.64 |
It
doesn't cost anything to talk to a Desco loan officer and
let them determine if 0% really is better for you.
**Annual
Percentage Rate.
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