[pig4bill]

Exactly. Paying cash won't impress anyone, and as Big TR mentioned, the dealership usually gets a kickback from the finance company, unless it's a credit union or someone like that.

Also in agreement that those amounts sound like way too much for used cars. Isn't that about what they sell for new? For 30 grand you can probably ind a nice C5 Corvette.

Nobody can sell new cars right now, so you should be able to strike a great deal on a new one, especially if they have 2007 models left. For example, there's a $1500 rebate on new 2007 or 2008 Mustang GT's. Or you can get a new Subaru WRX or Mitsubishi Evo, among others, for less than 30 grand. Remember that your new car warranty begins when you take ownership, vs little or no warranty on a used one.

BTW, when throwing your bundles of cash in a gym bag to take to the dealership gansta style, don't forget to add 10% for taxes and tags.

edit: Look on edmunds.com for a list of rebates and incentives.