1) The car has to be within 7 years old to enjoy a reasonably good rate with car used as security.& y( z4 ?6 M0 d( Y1 h
2) Depends on your credit history and credit score. $ b# G q( C8 E0 X2 M( _* \3 }3) Depends on your relationship with the financial institution. \( @7 _) o4 J$ o5 H4) The only advantage you have is that you pays the cash, and can discount that from the seller. % l" L- O5 }& A7 Y4 b" Z1 K5) For cars more than 7 years old, the interest can be significantly higher because the collateral value is hard to assess. Good luck.