1) The car has to be within 7 years old to enjoy a reasonably good rate with car used as security. 3 K1 g {/ \9 J. h; U9 o6 t2) Depends on your credit history and credit score.3 i/ Y1 u) o$ B; V8 h
3) Depends on your relationship with the financial institution.+ j" O/ i+ a! ~* B
4) The only advantage you have is that you pays the cash, and can discount that from the seller." r S4 @6 j- f6 l& f2 n
5) For cars more than 7 years old, the interest can be significantly higher because the collateral value is hard to assess. Good luck.