Originally Posted by Shamu

Put $10 K down and financed the rest as I like flexibility with my money. I have some much higher returns with my liquid assets than my very low interest rate.. No need to tie them up in the car.

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

This is why GAP and free new car replacement (total the car within 3 years and they buy you a brand new one) are a "must" for me on my insurance policy. Also got GAP through my financing agency incase, God forbid, something with the insurance company goes wrong somehow.

I had a teacher in high school who's son had a new (then) '03 Cobra, and the insurance lapsed on Friday, he was going to re-up his policy on Monday. Car was hit Saturday (hit/run). Luckily, only $1200 or so in damage, but it's a good lesson. GAP, GAP, and more GAP, if you are anywhere near even/upside down. Even if not. GAP. It's cheap.