Good intentions are a waste of time

A Karenina · 01-10-2005, 11:05 PM

Welllll....I had good intentions. I was going to save cash for a new car, trade it in every 3-4 years, and forever bypass the need for a mechanic (after the last one wrecked my car).

Ha!

So, I drove home tonight in a Pontiac Grand Prix. It's white. It has 4 tires and they are all round. The radio works. What else could a girl want?

I can't believe I just bought a car. It freaks me out to sign all of those papers. Is it just me?

I'm not very easy to deal with either. The loan officer told me, "The bank sometimes asks for 1/3 down."
I replied, "The bank can get over it."
Apparently the bank got over it very fast since they didn't ask me for very much as a downpayment.

At least the guys all had a sense of humor...and they were properly outraged after they saw the damage to my "trade in" car. I felt validated and somewhat spoiled, which is really nice - especially when you're signing your life away.

Anyway, I love my car. It's a 2001, has low miles, and runs well. I demanded a tune-up as part of the deal, as well as any repairs my mechanic deems necessary. They didn't bat any eye, and just threw it into the contract. I also have a 2-year warranty on almost all the pieces parts. (That's high-tech car talk)...Of course, I don't actually have a mechanic anymore, but that's not the point. LOL

I'm excited and feel sick at the same time. Ack! Although this isn't the first time I've bought a car, it kinda feels like it.
Please share stories about your first car or your favorite car.

Cass · 01-11-2005, 05:49 AM

COngratulations on your new car.. enjoy! and you did a great job negotiating.

cars · 01-13-2005, 11:03 AM

Congratulation A.K., may your new car never have to see the repair shop!! Enjoy!

Cars

A Karenina · 01-13-2005, 07:21 PM

Thanks you guys

This Saturday I get to play with it in the daylight and figure out how to work all the buttons and gadgets. LOL. Ahhh, the things that amuse me!

koan · 01-13-2005, 10:35 PM

I just traded my paid off Civic for a CRV (SUV)

. I've set off the car alarm four times. Eeeek. Try ALLLLLL the buttons and learn them well!

A Karenina · 01-13-2005, 11:23 PM

Congratulations!!

I'll definitely take your advice on learning all the buttons...hopefully before I set off the alarm.

This may be weird, but do you name your cars? If you do, what will you name your new SUV?

koan · 01-13-2005, 11:52 PM

My civic was a boy. Sam. He wouldn't tell me his name for a long time. My SUV is a girl. Jesse. Got that one right away.

A Karenina · 01-14-2005, 08:23 AM

Jesse is a good name.

I've never had a boy car. That's pretty neat.

When I drive this car, I keep hearing Marlon Brando calling, "Stellllaaa!" I'm such an oddball.

How do you like the SUV? That's a big change from a Civic (great car, btw).

koan · 01-14-2005, 07:34 PM

It's fun to drive, embarrassing when I set the alarm off, and convenient that I can pack all my tools in it. (Table saw, compound miter saw, compressor, hoses, cords and about five cases of tools!) Once a Honda owner, always a Honda owner.

hairygarden1 · 01-14-2005, 08:59 PM

I have a 1999 pontiac grand am, love the car but have had some trouble with it, good idea getting the extended warranty, if I had not had one I would have been in big trouble, pontiacs have a reputation of having trouble after 35,000 miles but are so fun to drive it is worth it. Exellent job on the negotiations!

01-10-2005, 11:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
A Karenina Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 959	Good intentions are a waste of time Welllll....I had good intentions. I was going to save cash for a new car, trade it in every 3-4 years, and forever bypass the need for a mechanic (after the last one wrecked my car). Ha! So, I drove home tonight in a Pontiac Grand Prix. It's white. It has 4 tires and they are all round. The radio works. What else could a girl want? I can't believe I just bought a car. It freaks me out to sign all of those papers. Is it just me? I'm not very easy to deal with either. The loan officer told me, "The bank sometimes asks for 1/3 down." I replied, "The bank can get over it." Apparently the bank got over it very fast since they didn't ask me for very much as a downpayment. At least the guys all had a sense of humor...and they were properly outraged after they saw the damage to my "trade in" car. I felt validated and somewhat spoiled, which is really nice - especially when you're signing your life away. Anyway, I love my car. It's a 2001, has low miles, and runs well. I demanded a tune-up as part of the deal, as well as any repairs my mechanic deems necessary. They didn't bat any eye, and just threw it into the contract. I also have a 2-year warranty on almost all the pieces parts. (That's high-tech car talk)...Of course, I don't actually have a mechanic anymore, but that's not the point. LOL I'm excited and feel sick at the same time. Ack! Although this isn't the first time I've bought a car, it kinda feels like it. Please share stories about your first car or your favorite car. __________________ We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit. Aristotle
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01-11-2005, 05:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cass Dumb sod in the Fifedom Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,191	Re: Good intentions are a waste of time COngratulations on your new car.. enjoy! and you did a great job negotiating.
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01-13-2005, 11:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
cars Long Time Member Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Winter months-Florida, Summer months- New England Posts: 6,915	Re: Good intentions are a waste of time Congratulation A.K., may your new car never have to see the repair shop!! Enjoy! Cars __________________ Cars <"LIFE is SHORT, Make the most of it!!!" GET OUTTA HERE!> <Love living Large!> <Home is where you're treated the best, but complain the most!>
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01-13-2005, 07:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
A Karenina Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 959	Re: Good intentions are a waste of time Thanks you guys This Saturday I get to play with it in the daylight and figure out how to work all the buttons and gadgets. LOL. Ahhh, the things that amuse me! __________________ We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit. Aristotle
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01-13-2005, 10:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
koan anomaly Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 12,699	Re: Good intentions are a waste of time I just traded my paid off Civic for a CRV (SUV) . I've set off the car alarm four times. Eeeek. Try ALLLLLL the buttons and learn them well! __________________ Having the right to an opinion does not make your opinion right.
Local Time: 10:21 PM Local Date: 12-03-2008

01-13-2005, 11:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
A Karenina Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 959	Re: Good intentions are a waste of time Congratulations!! I'll definitely take your advice on learning all the buttons...hopefully before I set off the alarm. This may be weird, but do you name your cars? If you do, what will you name your new SUV? __________________ We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit. Aristotle
Local Time: 11:21 PM Local Date: 12-03-2008

01-13-2005, 11:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
koan anomaly Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 12,699	Re: Good intentions are a waste of time My civic was a boy. Sam. He wouldn't tell me his name for a long time. My SUV is a girl. Jesse. Got that one right away. __________________ Having the right to an opinion does not make your opinion right.
Local Time: 10:21 PM Local Date: 12-03-2008

01-14-2005, 08:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
A Karenina Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 959	Re: Good intentions are a waste of time Jesse is a good name. I've never had a boy car. That's pretty neat. When I drive this car, I keep hearing Marlon Brando calling, "Stellllaaa!" I'm such an oddball. How do you like the SUV? That's a big change from a Civic (great car, btw). __________________ We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit. Aristotle
Local Time: 11:21 PM Local Date: 12-03-2008

01-14-2005, 07:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
koan anomaly Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 12,699	Re: Good intentions are a waste of time It's fun to drive, embarrassing when I set the alarm off, and convenient that I can pack all my tools in it. (Table saw, compound miter saw, compressor, hoses, cords and about five cases of tools!) Once a Honda owner, always a Honda owner. __________________ Having the right to an opinion does not make your opinion right.
Local Time: 10:21 PM Local Date: 12-03-2008

01-14-2005, 08:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
hairygarden1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: chicago Posts: 34	Re: Good intentions are a waste of time I have a 1999 pontiac grand am, love the car but have had some trouble with it, good idea getting the extended warranty, if I had not had one I would have been in big trouble, pontiacs have a reputation of having trouble after 35,000 miles but are so fun to drive it is worth it. Exellent job on the negotiations!
Local Time: 12:21 AM Local Date: 12-04-2008

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