Purchasing a car8. 2001 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE GLX Price : $6,800 Mileage: Engine: 4 Cyl Transmission: Manual Drive: 2WD Fuel: Gasoline MPG: City 21/Hwy 28 Exterior: Green Interior: Tan Purchasing a Car 11. Amortization $6,455.91 $172.51 $35.90 Dec 2010 $6,282.47 $173.44 $34.97 Jan 2011 Balance Principal Interest Month $4,678.58 $182.08 $26.33 Oct 2011 $4,860.67 $181.10 $27.31 Sept 2011 $5,041.77 $180.13 $28.29 Aug 2011 $5,221.90 $179.16 $29.26 Jul 2011 $5,401.05 $178.19 $30.22 Jun 2011 $5,579.25 $177.23 $31.18 May 2011 $5,756.48 $176.28 $32.14 Apr 2011 $5,932.76 $175.33 $33.09 Mar 2011 $6,108.08 $174.38 $34.03 Feb 2011 $6,628.42 $171.58 $36.83 Nov 2010 Editor's Notes there are a couple of things to know.. Also: HAVE A BUDGET If any of these things are found, then consider searching elsewhere. Suggestion: Get references from friends/family. And I chose… Extra Amenities: Heated seats, keyless entry, anti-theft system… Interest is how much you have to pay for USING their money. Principal is the payment. Balance is the total of the car, MINUS the principal.