Maybe I just completely whiffed my search parameters then, cause last time I checked it was outrageous the difference. Thank you for your input!

You make a very good point. Really the main thing that’s bringing the cost of the vehicle way down is how many accidents it’s been in. 4-5 before my partner got the vehicle, with front end and rear end body damage, as well as definite (albeit not severe) frame damage.

A Subaru Crosstrek - ideally 2016-2019 model year range.

That definitely seems like the way to go at this time. I appreciate your insight!

I can’t speak to that, all I can say for certain is that the make/model of the vehicle they are looking at sells for much cheaper in Florida than it does in Georgia.

I totally agree, although they are currently working on paying off existing debt & being more mindful with finances. They have paid off one credit card, and the last large bit of debt they have is student loans and a few thousand dollars in medical debt. Their credit has climbed significantly in the last 6-12 months, so there is definitely progress being made.

This may be something to consider. Would a leased vehicle still come with the same issue of very high interest rates?

She isn’t comfortable driving my car, I have offered to teach her in the past. Believe me, that was the first thing I mentioned when we started talking about this.

Partner makes ~50k, the cost of the car they’re looking at is ~15k depending on condition/mileage.

My credit is ~750, I make 62k annually and we cannot share a car as my vehicle is manual and she cannot drive a manual transmission.

Partner makes roughly 50k/yr and cost of the car to buy in Florida would be ~15k depending on condition/mileage. Same vehicle cannot be found for less than 23k in Georgia.

Nearly 200k miles, 4-5 accidents prior to partner owning it, next big repair will be the transmission, which is more expensive than the car is worth.

A very beat up Toyota Corolla, nearly 200k miles and 4-5 accidents reported prior to them owning it. I guess the main concern is more the hills & city driving than the cold, as the transmission is starting to give out.