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24-year-old loses $30,000 on a BMW after $20K down and two years of regular payments


Published on 2024-12-11 10:45:25 - MSN
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  • While he brings in plenty to support himself and his two sports cars, this week, he posted a reel on social media warning others about how his BMW math ain't mathing. Turns out, owning a particular model is way more spendy than he thought.

A 24-year-old individual experienced a significant financial loss after purchasing a BMW. Despite making a $20,000 down payment and regular payments for two years, the car's value depreciated dramatically. According to the article, the car was bought for around $60,000, but after two years, its market value had dropped to approximately $30,000, resulting in a $30,000 loss in equity. This case highlights the rapid depreciation of luxury vehicles, especially when financed over long terms with high interest rates, leading to a situation where the car's value can fall below the remaining loan balance, a phenomenon known as being "upside down" on a car loan.

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