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How do I figure out how much car I can afford?
A practical starting point is the 15% rule: your total monthly vehicle cost (payment plus insurance plus fuel plus estimated maintenance) should not exceed 15% of your monthly take-home pay. So on a $6,000 monthly net income, your total car budget is around $900 per month. If your payment is $450, insurance is $200, and fuel and maintenance average $150, you are at $800 and within a healthy range. This is more conservative than the 20% rule some financial advisors use, but leaves more flexibility for other financial goals. The number that matters most is total cost, not just the monthly payment.
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Fantastic services! I highly recommend them. They make purchasing and leasing cars so easy! This is my third transaction and will continue to use this service.
Fantastic services! I highly recommend them. They make purchasing and leasing cars so easy! This is my third transaction and will continue to use this service.
sharon Gallagher
Stephen Perrone
I had a great experience working with Sean at Vantage Auto Group. I wasn’t really looking forward to going through the car-buying process, but Sean made it incredibly easy. He found the exact car I wanted, got me a great deal, and had it delivered right to my driveway, without ever having to deal with a dealership. There was no pressure, no pushing, and no feeling that anyone was trying to take advantage. Everything was smooth, straightforward, and stress-free. I would absolutely recommend Vantage Auto Group to anyone who wants the car-buying experience to be easy and hassle-free.
I had a great experience working with Sean at Vantage Auto Group. I wasn’t really looking forward to going through the car-buying process, but Sean made it incredibly easy. He found the exact car I wanted, got me a great deal, and had it delivered right to my driveway, without ever having to deal with a dealership. There was no pressure, no pushing, and no feeling that anyone was trying to take advantage. Everything was smooth, straightforward, and stress-free. I would absolutely recommend Vantage Auto Group to anyone who wants the car-buying experience to be easy and hassle-free.
Neetu A
Working with Vantage Auto Group was a real pleasure. They made the leasing process easy, without any of the normal stress of going to and dealing with the dealership. This is my second time working with Dave and his staff and it was as smooth the second time as it was with the first lease.
Working with Vantage Auto Group was a real pleasure. They made the leasing process easy, without any of the normal stress of going to and dealing with the dealership. This is my second time working with Dave and his staff and it was as smooth the second time as it was with the first lease.
William Jenkins
I just had a really great experience with Deborah getting a new car. The whole experience could not have been easier. I highly recommend and will definitely be working with them again.
I just had a really great experience with Deborah getting a new car. The whole experience could not have been easier. I highly recommend and will definitely be working with them again.
Timothy Norsworthy
Super streamlined way to purchase a car.Very professional and easy to work with.
Super streamlined way to purchase a car.Very professional and easy to work with.
Jason Levy
David & Tommy made getting a new vehicle for my wife very easy and simple. Great customer service and they deliver the car right to your house. Great Experience and I highly recommend Vantage Auto Group.
David & Tommy made getting a new vehicle for my wife very easy and simple. Great customer service and they deliver the car right to your house. Great Experience and I highly recommend Vantage Auto Group.
Steve Barrios
Joel Jarman
Vantage made the leasing process so easy and worked closely with us to get my wife the exact car she wanted!! We were thrilled with the customer service from Jess and David, and love the car!!
Vantage made the leasing process so easy and worked closely with us to get my wife the exact car she wanted!! We were thrilled with the customer service from Jess and David, and love the car!!
Ari Shenkman