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Old 04-29-2009, 06:37 AM
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Hey all,
I am a proud owner of a preowned 2007 650r. I am a first time rider and very excited about this new adventure.
I feel i got a really good deal on my bike. The question i have is this. I financed the bike and got a 21.99% APR. Which is nuts!!! I have excellent credit, but i was told used bikes get much higher rates. Anyways, i am looking to refinance this loan. I was thinking of paying it off with a 9% APR credit card. Does anyone have advice or experience with this kind of situation?
Thanks for any help!
 
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Old 04-29-2009, 02:26 PM
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That's brutal.....and highway robbery. Go to a credit union, or borrow the money from a family member and offer to pay them 5% which is better than any money market right now. Or better yet, go get a brand new bike and pay 9%
 
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Old 04-29-2009, 02:59 PM
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hell the 9% credit card is better than the !@$@! 21% rip off!!! I complained when I had to pay a 7% for my bike...
 
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Old 04-29-2009, 03:16 PM
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credit union is the way to go! im locked in at 7.9 rate
 
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Old 04-29-2009, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by hoedogg
credit union is the way to go! im locked in at 7.9 rate
+1 on the Credit Union. This would be the best option
 
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Old 04-30-2009, 04:01 AM
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+1 on the Credit Union. This would be the best option

Pay cash and live on Noodles... lol
 
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Old 04-30-2009, 04:55 AM
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I'll look into a Credit Union. Thanks for the input.
I could do the cash and eat noodles thing, but my wife would be pissed!
 
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Old 04-30-2009, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Dragone#19
Pay cash and live on Noodles... lol
Actually you are right, cash IS the best option. But the insueing divorce would cost more in the long run
 
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Old 04-30-2009, 12:25 PM
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better a 9% credit card than a 21% loan any day.

credit union should be able to beat both.
 
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I'm self employed so i have no credit union options, but i think my dad is apart of one. I'll look into it! Thanks guys!
 


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