How to pay for a car with cash! -$20,706

[@tressaza]

I bought a car with cash on December 31st. I first looked it up on the dealer's website. It was the right price for me. Took a test drive. The salesman said it would cost $10,000...FIRM. I asked for his best price. He wouldn't lower it even $50. I then said I saw it on their website for $8,000. His demenor changed in one second. I caught him! By law he had to sell me the car at the advertized price. He was inwardly furious. There went his comission. Well, well. The dumb broad out smarted the used car salesman. I saved $2,000 on my car. It sure paid to do my homework.

[@verlibekt]

A friendly word of advice from a mechanic's daughter. Don't hang all those keys from your ignition. It will cause the ignition to wear out much faster from the extra weight weighing it down. Contrats on the new car!!!

[@tyreechawkins9904]

Congratulations

[@HisandHerMoney]

Congrats! Cash is KING!!! tfs -Tai

[@JuliewithaPassion]

So proud of how you handled everything! You are a very wise and money-savvy woman!!!

[@ikeandlinz]

We totally did the Dave Ramsey thing and walked into a dealership with $3000 and got a barely used minivan for our family for that much. It was worth at least $5000 if not more like $7000 from what we'd seen listed. Walking in with cash in hand and then walking out like you need to "think about it for a while"-totally worked!!

[@pacluv]

You go girl. So proud of you. Isn't it nice to own the car outright without any payments????🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗

[@360xi]

I felt happy hearing you talk about your awesome experience, such a wonderful personality :)

[@jungwhat]

Watching this again for inspiration as I save up for my first car! You are awesome, BG!

[@cmahesse]

That's awesome! I heard you say Dave Ramsey & got the biggest smile and started laughing. I'm currently driving my paid off car that is now worth *maybe* $800. I'm either gonna drive it til the wheels fall off or til it needs a more expensive repair than I want to pay for. I love these stories & knowing I'm not the only "weird" person out there. Congrats on the new-to-you car 👍

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

Congrats! Paying cash for a car is a HUGE win!

[@BudgetGirl]

+Mike and Lauren Thanks guys! Will you be trading up in car(s) with the little one coming? So excited for you!

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

Budget Girl We're not sure yet. I think we're going to try and stick with what we have.

[@moreflairbycrystalz2785]

Great job!

[@atdepaulis]

in a small town cars don't move as fast. they buy it at auction for cheap, fix it up and sell but they need it off the lot asap! Love how you stayed strong and made out!!

[@iwant2stayhome]

So happy for you!! That is how it is done. What a great example of living on a budget.

[@rosemcginty1738]

You are so sweet and down to earth. I just came across some of your videos , and I'm inspired by someone so young. You can attain anything you desire in life if you're willing to work for it. congratulations on your new car. You deserve it. GOD BLESS

[@lorinmichelle915]

Congrats! We bought my hubby a used car (paid cash!) this past week also. Our only debt was his Jeep which we sold so we could be debt free and he's been using his sisters extra car (the one that all 4 of our nieces and nephew's learned to drive in so you can imagine lol). My stepmoms coworker was selling a car, an '04 Mitsubishi Galant with 120,000ish miles for $1,000. Since she was a friend and coworker of my stepmom she sold it to us for $880! Huge huge blessing! It's been a great cash buying car week!!

[@lovinbonjovi]

So happy for you! Great job negotiating with the dealer!!!

[@jessicahendricks6157]

I'm thrilled for you! It's as if it was me getting a car. Congratulations! I wanted to put this memo out there though for anyone watching- I used to sell cars for a few years and my husband now is a general manager of a dealership. The place you got your car had an incredibly high mark up on the price so they could afford to do that. A lot of places do as well, but not all and not every car. I just don't want anyone to think that cash is the magic word and any dealer with any car will be able to do that. A lot of factors go into it. Anyways, enough of this buzzkill. I really am so happy for you and you are very inspiring. I started emblems ting sinking funds after I found your channel. So thanks for putting it all out there for us! Xoxo

[@jessicahendricks6157]

*implementing* (sry about that)

[@stevenmcmillian1977]

Congratulations on your new car. I hope that it works out for you. Thank you for commenting on my blog. Your videos are inspirational.

[@ageisonlyanumber8334]

Great close on that car buy!!!! Get a sheet for the back seat for Rory. The hatchback is a really a versatile vehicle. I am so proud of you. You are an inspiration!

[@jenniferpecha4393]

Congrats! Buying for cash when possible is really smart. No payments that never end, no interest. Glad for you :)

[@sweetheartsmom]

good for you. hey you need to put your car key and clicker on a seperate key chain; those heavy key will damage the ignition switch

[@JavaFirst]

+Tana S Hey everyone who said this thanks for the tip. I don't have a heavy key chain but the info is really good to know. Hubs keeps his car key and house key on one key ring and everything else on another. I think it is a good idea as those are the two most used keys we all use I think.

[@los8389]

+Tracy Bruring Foreign Cars Over Here No Keys 4 the Ignition!

[@CoinCollector1234]

Tracy Bruring happened to me on 2004 Accord just the other day

[@10529Erin]

We lost both our cars recently. We are a family of 7 and being carless stunk but I would tell people, "It's no time to panic, we have a house and we don't live in a box, it's all good!" And what a blessing to see the Lord work! We got a new "for us" van. We got heated seats, btw, never get those buying a new car!! My behind has never been cozier. Paid cash and now looking for hubby's car with cash. Hope that both cars dying at same time never happens again. But saving for that day anyway :)

[@libbyreed8588]

I am delighted for you!!!!! Hooray for making such a great deal!!!

[@TF-MJ]

What a great feeling to buy a car for cash!! and its an upgrade from what you had... Congrats friend!

[@BudgetGirl]

+The Former Mrs Jones (TheFormerMrsJones) That was definitely the silver lining of the whole car-dying thing. I wasn't going to upgrade until I was out of debt and not having air, radio or working doors was totally getting to me. I was persevering, but I'm thrilled to have a nicer car.

[@anastasiascott1774]

Budget Girl I'm in this same journey and I'm so glad this can be done!! I have 3500!!

[@julial6737]

"You can get in and out of all the doors" Great job at the dealership!

[@christinegreen3435]

How exciting! That is such a great car and seems like it fits you perfectly! Congrats on the fun features!

[@lizettd1981]

Congrats I am soo happy for you! Yes your country has come out because you are happy and I know slapping 3 envelopes was empowering! You are great Budget Girl!

[@sandrafromscotland]

Hi past Sarah! The red car lasted well past your debt pay off date. 👏👏👏 You just sold it October 2019.

[@SherieAlexander]

Eeek! I know this was months ago, but I'm so happy for you and I want you to come car shopping with me!! You go girl!!

[@1115christel]

I am celebrating for you not only because you stood your ground and got a great bargain but because you didn't let them take advantage of you because you are a woman! Way to go budget girl!

[@ashhill9650]

Congrats! So happy for you keep up the good work . You are AWESOME !!!!

[@katiejon17]

I'm just watching this now (10/2016) and I am SO excited for you!

[@03TheMommy]

So very happy for you and proud of you!!!

[@freckleface1981]

Congrats +BudgetGirl...one of my best friends had that car and it was awesome on gas. It's so cute too, yeah like others said don't let your clicker tear up your ignition switch because it's too heavy, put it on another keychain 👍

[@7931lila]

hey girl! so thrilled for you!!!! very exciting. one pc of advice. have your tires rotated regularly. this will save you so much money in the long run. (every 3k miles.). so happy for you and Ro!!

[@SurviventheOnslaught]

get a man to do it..........cheaper

[@kellymanning9339]

Cash cars all the way here! I bought a 2002 P.T. Cruiser for $3,500 with a custom paint job.. loved it. However someone decided to run a stop sign into a major highway and hit me. However when it was totalled out I didn't get the value I should of. Considering they gave me average cost on them for sale in my area..there weren't any..Lol. So I bought a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix with 150,000 miles on it for $1,800 (that included TTL- it was $1,550 just for the car) in January of 2013. I still have it!! We've only replaced one $54 hose and done basic car maintence.. and will have to get the ac repaired for next summer..other than that..a great car.

[@hulda2002]

This worked out so well! My car is a little over 13 years old and at that age a car sinking fund is a must! I have been really lucky with it cause it hasnt been breaking down, little managable things here and there but thats it.

[@JB-hl7tu]

woooo!!! thanks for posting this! I'm pretty sure I'll be in the same boat sooner rather than later (my mechanic keeps trying to gently prepare me for it), so it is nice to see the success stories!

[@Erica_1021]

Congrats Budget Girl! Good job!!

[@torrihunter1227]

I wish you could budget my finances. Your journey is inspirational! Keep up the good work!

[@FrugalLadybug]

Congrats! I'm so happy for you! Pretty car and wow what a great deal :)

[@cursing_creations]

I am so happy you found a car. I know how you feel. My car has no AC or radio or ABS, and I live in FL. Congrats!

[@Rrr-jf5kq]

Great job! I am so happy for you.

[@mrssenta7197]

Congratulations, I'm happy for you!

[@christinegreen3435]

Just finished the vid and had to comment again. Love the music video at the end! Rock it out!

[@clmierau]

Congratulations with your new car !! I wish you the best.

[@amyschaub2363]

so proud of you girly

[@nattevakta1]

congratulations on your new car, I plan to change out my car this time next year. Will be cash. If I am not at the saving goal I will wait a little more. I do a little different budgeting since I do not have any other debt than my mortgage but I have somethings I need to upgrade for pretty soon I use a debt snowball system for savings instead of paying hard down on my mortgage and suddenly I am in debt cause I need to pay out this and that. Even with this saving goals I will be out of my mortgang 15 years before it's do. Thanks for the inspiring videos. Learned a lot

[@lovetwoslot]

Congratulations - so happy for you.

[@stacinininger8779]

You did it!! Nice job girl!!

[@ammoannie]

I am so happy for you.... God Bless you!

[@paulinevillegas6877]

Congratulations! I am proud of you.

[@luella2897]

I'm so proud of You!!! (I'm sure Dave would be proud too! )

[@WellBehavedWallet]

Hurray!!!!!!! SO Happy for you!!!!!! Proof that slowly but surely, this lifestyle works. It might not always be pretty or fun, but it WORKS!!! Hurray for a car with a "clicker" and for being able to get in and out of all the doors.

[@Kristenbasore]

Congratulations!! So glad you took the time to make such a smart investment!! :)

[@AtHomeWithJenn]

woo hoo! congrats on your new car! I'm so happy for you.

[@ihartsnowyo]

Way to go! So happy for you.

[@luiscannon8808]

Clever girl, I'm thrilled for you. I bought a $12.000 Subaru for $6.000 cash and I am as happy as a hog in swill.

[@susanpomminville3796]

Congrats on the new car! I've had 2 Kia vehicles and I just love them!

[@eastcoastbudgetlife]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! So happy for you!!! TFS ♥

[@kelleyjerred8032]

yippy I just got a new to me van two years ago and im already saving for the big what ifs becouse this van is so loaded with extras it would be worth it to get a new transmission since im in baby step 3 now yippy the next two months ill be saving like crazy then come jan ill be slamming out my house payments like an insane person and I love it!

[@conniescraftycorner2826]

So Happy for YOU!!!

[@maggiegodoy7012]

you are my hero budget girl!!!

[@enslavedheart]

Love it!!!! Safe travels

[@lucymuffin30]

Well done, very happy for you!

[@lizzygordon8033]

Congratulations! Great deal! Xxx

[@lynnmaxx6848]

Watching your milestones on the cup of you being DEBT FREE!!!!!!!!!! So exciting! You're precious.

[@reynelle87]

Congratulations Sarah!!! Soo happy for you!!! You go girl!!! :)

[@maureencairney9549]

Your happiness is contagious, can't wipe the smile off of my face. Are you going to name your new wheels, my last car was a red Toyota and I called her Betty Boo because she was wearing a red dress. The power of cash yippee !!!!!!

[@BudgetGirl]

+Maureen Cairney I was thinking Little Red :-)

[@maureencairney9549]

Sounds good and easy to remember....

[@Jane_Moss]

holy crow this is exciting! I can't wait for my lease to be over!

[@anissaevans2891]

That's great!! Congratulations!!

[@SageRaptorgaming111]

Good for you! Congrats!

[@steffiejoe]

Im happy for you!! Buying a used car and getting a great deal can be difficult !

[@Darwinq84]

Great job, this is awesome!

[@thereaderbug398]

I am so happy for you and your car purchase!! We are about to buy a second car and it will be with cash but not with the green stuff. The budget for it is a bit higher and I can't see going to the bank and pulling out that kind of money. We'll write a check or use the debit card, however they want it and call it a day. It's still cash. Where we live it is just too busy on the roads to do that extra running around. I wouldn't want to pull it out ahead of time before car shopping and I wouldn't want to have to run to the bank after knowing what we're getting just to run back either. Or if we pulled the money first and didn't find a car to buy, we'd have to go back to the bank to redeposit it. It'd just be silly and a lot of running around and wasting gas for nothing. This will be our third car paid for in cash and it's definitely awesome to not worry about that car payment! I am always super paranoid about repairs for a good bit after purchasing a new (to us) car though. Car repairs are so frustrating!

[@Fernanda052809]

Yay! Awesome news! What a great purchase!!!!

[@SoSoulFull]

Congratulations! You paid cash. Nice car debt free is great. Blessings

[@freedomtojourney5364]

This is so exciting! Awesome job! You are such an inspiration! :-)

[@PinkProzac16]

You go girl! I did the same thing with my car back in 2004 (bought a 2002 Monte Carlo that I still drive to this day) and I stayed in their office 4.5 hours negotiating. It was listed at 17,500 and I came in with 12,500 and walked out with a car! Once I talked them down to the 12500 they were like "ok, then we add tax, tag, etc..." Nope.... I have 12500, you take that or I go somewhere else. I think they were just happy to get rid of me! lol. xo

[@Glory0223]

Yay!!! I'm so happy for you and am so reminded of how good God is and how he provides:) Awesome job saving money and paying with cash:)

[@christophe5756]

Madam, you are absolutely, positively, 100% adorable! -I’m impressed with the way you “stuck to your guns” too!

[@lorimurguia880]

I meant to tell you when you got the car, how happy I am for you!!

[@ThimbelinahRandomGirl]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! :-)

[@rlragfb]

"Hog in slop" I love it! :-) Sending you an Internet high five on your new car purchase!

[@hannahburden2687]

I'm new to your channel. :) You go, girl! Sweet new ride!

[@aprylsodyssey4705]

So happy for you!!

[@AmongTheSlaughtered]

Awwww! You got the 2006 hatchback version of my car! Kias are awesome, you'll love it! :)

[@traceypower1280]

Happy, Happy for ya!!!

[@licsor7125]

Awesome!! Great job!

[@Sulfen]

Don't skip out on maintenance and it could last you to the 200,000 miles or beyond. Read the manual for maintenance.

[@TheAccessoryGirl]

Congrats and good job Sarah!! :)

[@1andonlylynda]

congrats. you did good girl. I prefer used to new. in 40 years we have had one new car and drove it into the ground. we do that with all our vehicles. we do bush driving and hunting with all of them. treat it right and it will last. :)

[@LadyPicker]

Congratulations!

[@scarletdemoness]

Hahaha! You are SO excited!

[@kayanaaa]

I'm happy for you! Kudos to you :)

[@sc1ssorbill]

Wow! I hope to be able to try that someday.

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Great car. You should consider taking all those keys off your ring. Carry your car key and key fob separate from your other keys. It is better for your car

[@nanascloset]

Congrats! Beautiful car!

[@risingphoenix4306]

You go girl!

[@BexChallenge]

Yeah! What an accomplishment!!! The car is cute :)