Subject: The more you pay (early, toward the principal), means you'll Author: sealbeach740 : member since January, 2004 : 7051 posts Posted on: 2008-10-11 11:57:16

owe less interest. Less interest = less tax deduction - it's the interest you pay that you get to use for tax deductions. BUT, you're saving money when you pay down your principal.


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2000 740iS, oxford green/tan 61k - Nav, 16x9, MKIV, Basslink, clear corners, TV, TFT LCD screen in back, reversed steptronic +/- shift mode, Dinan tranny & engine software upgrade, E46 paddle shifter steering wheel, backup camera, gauge rings, chrome MPars, AIC hi-beams, Hoen fogs, quad brake lights, 6 disc DVD changer, CDC/DVD switch relay(for stereo DVD audio inputs), ///M pedals, DDEs controled by a Euro fog light switch & painted calipers with BMW lettering. Auto window up & sunroof close via key remote.
1995 525i, also oxford green/tan 155k - stock, except for upgraded headlights (much needed!)
2001 RX300 - very stock, very comfortable, very dependable, very boring.....

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