Ravens beating Panthers 28 to 10 in the 4th, no surprise...
I'll table the fuel economy for now.
I will go for the white haired dealer mechanic.
I checked the Infinity as an example on the fuel. Some said premium, some said regular unleaded - guess it will depend on the model.
This is probably the most important question I will ask you. Say I found an Infinity for $8500 with ok mileage from a private seller tomorrow - took it down to the white haired dealer mechanic and he gives his nod of approval. My inclination would be to take out a loan for $8000 and just buy the car. Then I would take to selling the 2 cars I own. My 2003 Hyundai Sonata is worth $2500 and the 1996 Buick Park Avenue is worth $2000. I could apply that towards the loan balance and then refinance for say $3500. 4 years would $75/mo. - 3 years would be $99/mo. I like the shorter term to get payments out of the way to then have cash available for any repairs that may come. Because I have these pending repairs on these 2 cars I kinda have to make a decision. Nobody wants to drive around with broken front axles! (the Sonata) I suppose I could drive the Buick, but that has the temp. controller beeping non-stop which needs repair as well. I understand its my call and I will decide myself at the end of the day, but if you were in this situation with your car knowledge, what would you do? I think it makes sense to avoid wasting any more money on these 2 cars.