I’d invest in another Honda, or a Toyota. For maximum reliability , fuel efficiency and cheap maintenance, those are typically you’re safest options.

Has been and always will be a last resort for buyers. The dealer runs out of options you’ll get approved for, but you can have your choice of any eclipse, mirage or outlander you can find parked out back 🥴

This is still FAR too much for a Mitsubishi

Correct me if I’m wrong but I’m theory this truck can be paid off tomorrow and my friend pays none of the 10k interest, right?

If it was paid off, no he would pay nothing in interest. If he’s throwing down half of what he owes on that loan, it will still accrue that 6.9% of interest, but on a low amount so the number won’t be going up as quickly as it would be on 43k.

And as absolutely awful as 6.9% is, I’ve been in the car business for 4 years, and I have not seen a rate below 7.49 in 6 months 🥲 (not including new car incentives, those are lower but your not going to find a 1.99% anymore)