by A.N.Edmonton » Sun Jan 09, 2011 11:55:54 AM
Hi there,
Eventually I'd like to pick up a newer car someday. With my credit score of 672 (TU) I was only able to get pre-approved by ford credit to $15000. My search ended there since the car I would like, is way over $15000. Almost 4 years ago MB financial gave me a lease on a year old 2006 Mercedes B200 Turbo with 9000kms ($31900 total price) since then I paid out the lease buy option and thought about a new car. I'm sure my credit score was worse then, don't remember what it was. I don't mind leasing again but I wonder if I can get approved for something over $31900?? The car I would like is $46000!!! My car is still in great shape so a new one isn't really required but another kid on the way has me thinking about more space. Right now the plan is to wait until my score goes up. It sounds like I don't need 800 to get a good rate but what have other people scores have been to get approved? 750?
Another question is do I pay off my student loans (in good standing) I still have to try and increse my score or use that money as a down payment to get approved for a lease??? The interest paid on student loans is tax deductable. What to do?
Anthony