Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
I could have paid cash for it, but that would have reduced the amount of money I have to invest. Even in today's market I'm confident that over the life of the loan my investment portfolio will do substantially better than 2.9% so it would cost me money to pay cash for the car.
+1 - Don't save when you can invest.
edited to add: If you're willing to pay import maintenance costs, just get the Beamer 'vert! I'm rollin' in a 2004 Passat Wagon, not exactly spicy and fun, but my bike fits in the back :-)