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#RI-69aa8108·3 months ago·
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“Buy a new car on a budget with bad credit”
What Actually Happened
I bought a car with my sister's help, but the high interest rate and insurance costs are a huge burden
What I wish I knew
"I wish I had researched more financing options and considered certified pre-owned vehicles"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider working on your credit score before buying a car, and explore all financing options available to you"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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