So today I was updating someone on my whole car situation. They asked me why I had a big smile on my face. I asked them what was my alternative? Cry? Stomp my feet? Throw things?
Later on in the day after having yet another update on my car, I resorted to maniacal laughter.
My car's fixed and ready to be picked up. (Will be picking it up tomorrow after work.) My radio however is fried.
The mechanic told me I should think about getting a less expensive radio. The radio that fried is the factory radio. (I had a different one in there years ago which got ripped out of the dashboard by some people who needed it more than I did - so lived without a radio for two years until I found someone who could fix the broken wiring and reinstall the factory radio.)
I think, with my iPhone, I will just do without a radio for now.
Very generous offer today. My dad and grandma have picked up on the fact that it more than likely would be very difficult for me to find a bank who'd be willing to give me a car loan. So, they've offered to pay for a car (2 -3 yr old) and then once I'm graduated and have a job, we'd work out a payment schedule.
I can't do another week like this. I think I am going to start seriously looking at possible car options.
Until you are without a car, you don't truly realize just how much freedom and mobility a car gives you.
Maybe get back with Hyundai's? My first car was a Hyundai - it was a good little car. I drove it for three years, then sold it to my parents and they drove it for another two years. (I put on about 20k miles in 3 years - my dad put on about 60k miles in 2 years. He was a pastor at that time. It started with 33k miles.)
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Good luck finding a reliable car - I think that the cosmic beings are clearly pointing you in that direction! Take up your dad and gran on their offer!
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Thanks Ima, I think I am going to do that.
Dmontgrey, I haven't looked too much in to prices yet, but either a Hundayi or maybe a Kia might be what I go for. I like the idea of a ten year warranty - assuming of course that the warranty goes with the car and not the owner.
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I know, it totally sucks right now. But I think it has less to do with the car, than the competency of your mechanic. What you need is a GOOD mechanic!
All that being said, it's not a terrible offer. I just don't think that "getting a newer car means this will never happen again" is very sound logic.
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Just loved my Subaru and then FrugalSon bought one and he also had great luck with his.
Another brand I really liked was my Toyota Forerunner. Built like a tank. It was expensive though to purchase, but well-built.
Good luck with whatever you decide. We have a good mechanic and that makes a big difference - we also do regular maintenance on our vehicles and they spot belts getting worn, etc. I wish you good luck in whatever you decide to do - ooohhhh yeah, ask for a Car-Fax BEFORE you buy again on a used vehicle.