New vehicle vs current vehicle
 

I'm trying to decide if trying to trade in my truck is worth it. I don't think I'll get the trade in value I need to pay it off. So, this might be a waste anyways.

It's an 09 Chevy Silverado crew cab LS, 81k miles, black, soft cover, 20" factory chrome rims, good tires, but the rear end was demolished by a trash truck in January. I owe $15,000 and the payment is $345. My wife wanted a warranty option on it and it jumped the payment from $285 to $345.

I'm really trying to get my payments around $290-300 to save up for a new ride for my wife. My wife and I both have good credit.

Is it worth messing with?

“We buy things we don't need, with money we don't have, to impress people we don't like.”
“Act your wage.”

http://www.gospelherald.com/data/ima...line-peace.jpg

I'm assuming it ws fixed?

4x4?

Yes it was fixed. 4x2. I'm figuring they will offer around $12k.

- you don't know his wage, or what he has
- and perhaps it's a matter of impressing himself and being happy, instead of outsiders.

Jesus Christ, I was just wanting to post some Dave Ramsey shit and be the first poster.

But considering he owes more than he'll get on a trade in, that's never a good financial situation to be in.

Lease. Cars aren't an investment.

Do it

Bury yourself in debt and enjoy nice things

Who knows what the future might have in store so live for the moment LMAO

It's that damn warranty my wife wanted, added $3k when we bought this truck.

I will say i have had zero issues paying the $350. I'd just like to be able to save more for my wife's car.

For some it makes sense but only if you don't drive much. On many leases you are only allowed 10-15k miles per year. If you plan on keeping the car for a while, leasing never makes sense. If you need a new car every few years for whatever reason, it might make sense.

Leases dont work for most people.

I have almost paid off my vehicle

Giggidy

We paid her car off last January, 20 months early. Now the AC rarely works, already been replaced once.

I haven't made a car payment in over 15 years.