Low rates on an auto loan

Parasitic

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What's a good and legitimate place to apply for a car loan? I'm working towards my PhD and last time I checked (in August) I have a 740 in my credit scores. No major loans, mostly just credit cards.
 

chusteczka

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This is the time of year when numerous automobile companies offer 0% interest financing. Listen to the commercials or get a Sunday paper to check.
 

RossMAN

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I have found that local credit unions offer the best service in rates.
 

thomsbrain

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I found the lowest rate at my credit union, though the other local credit union had terrible rates, so YMMV based on what unions you are eligible to join. I got 5.5% on a used car loan.
 

Imdmn04

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Originally posted by: chusteczka
This is the time of year when numerous automobile companies offer 0% interest financing. Listen to the commercials or get a Sunday paper to check.

Yeah but usually those are offered on crap models that nobody wants to buy.
 

FoBoT

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many dealers now have as good or better financing than banks, etc

if you don't care what car you get, then see what dealer will give you 0% financing
 

Parasitic

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Originally posted by: Imdmn04
Originally posted by: chusteczka
This is the time of year when numerous automobile companies offer 0% interest financing. Listen to the commercials or get a Sunday paper to check.

Yeah but usually those are offered on crap models that nobody wants to buy.

That's pretty much the situation here.

I'm shopping between a Mercury Milan and a Toyota Camry Hybrid.