That completely depends on what deal you make with the dealer or seller. If you buy from a dealer and finance the car, generally they will sell you a warranty (which you will pay extra for). That way they know the car will be functional for the full time you have the loan. If you buy from a private seller, you very rarely get a warranty, unless an existing original factory warranty is still in effect. Regardless where you buy it 90% of the time yes you need a down payment.
It is not the upfront costs that get you — it is the back-end costs that kill you.
I purchased mine in California… I had to pay a luxury tax, gas-guzzler tax, emission tax, and every other unconceivable tax. YMMV by state.
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Example in CA:
Type of Calculation: New California Vehicle Purchase
Type of Vehicle: Automobile
Model Year: 2006
Motive Power: Gas
Purchase Date: January 01, 2006
Purchase Price: $92,000.00
County: Los Angeles
Zip Code: 90210
Current Registration: 31.00
Current California Highway Patrol: 10.00
Current Vehicle License Fee: 599.00
Current County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies Fee: 1.00
Current Fingerprint ID Fee: 1.00
Current Smog High Polluter Repair Fee: 6.00
Original Smog Abatement: 6.00
Current Auto Theft and/or DUI Crime Deterrence Program: 1.00
Current Air Quality Management District: 6.00
Current South Coast Air Basin: 1.00
Use/Sales Tax: 7,590.00
Reflectorized License Plate Fee: 1.00
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass’ favor.
Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.
Between me and my husband we’ve owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I’ve settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.
Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.
That completely depends on what deal you make with the dealer or seller. If you buy from a dealer and finance the car, generally they will sell you a warranty (which you will pay extra for). That way they know the car will be functional for the full time you have the loan. If you buy from a private seller, you very rarely get a warranty, unless an existing original factory warranty is still in effect. Regardless where you buy it 90% of the time yes you need a down payment.
It is not the upfront costs that get you — it is the back-end costs that kill you.
I purchased mine in California… I had to pay a luxury tax, gas-guzzler tax, emission tax, and every other unconceivable tax. YMMV by state.
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Example in CA:
Type of Calculation: New California Vehicle Purchase
Type of Vehicle: Automobile
Model Year: 2006
Motive Power: Gas
Purchase Date: January 01, 2006
Purchase Price: $92,000.00
County: Los Angeles
Zip Code: 90210
Current Registration: 31.00
Current California Highway Patrol: 10.00
Current Vehicle License Fee: 599.00
Current County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies Fee: 1.00
Current Fingerprint ID Fee: 1.00
Current Smog High Polluter Repair Fee: 6.00
Original Smog Abatement: 6.00
Current Auto Theft and/or DUI Crime Deterrence Program: 1.00
Current Air Quality Management District: 6.00
Current South Coast Air Basin: 1.00
Use/Sales Tax: 7,590.00
Reflectorized License Plate Fee: 1.00
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass’ favor.
Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.
Between me and my husband we’ve owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I’ve settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.
Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.