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lilads
lilads Posts: 1 Newbie
hi all, am looking to buy new car, price is around 28,000 i have 10,000 and need to borrow the other 18000. not sure yet if going to buy from dealer or private seller but if i go to a dealer obviously be offered finance, but is it normally a better deal then taking out a loan myself with a company?
cheers

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  • BugsyBrowne
    BugsyBrowne Posts: 5,697 Forumite
    lilads wrote: »
    hi all, am looking to buy new car, price is around 28,000 i have 10,000 and need to borrow the other 18000. not sure yet if going to buy from dealer or private seller but if i go to a dealer obviously be offered finance, but is it normally a better deal then taking out a loan myself with a company?
    cheers

    What is your credit history like?
  • wr1ght
    wr1ght Posts: 407 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    you could get a really good car a couple of years old for £10000
  • BugsyBrowne
    BugsyBrowne Posts: 5,697 Forumite
    wr1ght wrote: »
    you could get a really good car a couple of years old for £10000

    Think the OP might be on a wind up.
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