Angela BensonFor the last six weeks or so, I’ve been involved in the painful process of finding a car. My mind has been filled (to overflowing) with questions: used or new? lease or buy? sedan or SUV? msrp or invoice? Okay, the answer to that last question was easy — invoice! Actually, since we’re in the model year closeout period, “under invoice” is a good deal.
After all the dilberations, I’ve finally settled on a car. I drove it home last night and I go back today to sign all the papers. The good news is that now I can focus on something else as this car thing has completely consumed me. I won’t even talk about how much money I’ve had to spend to rental cars. Let’s just say that National is probably going to send me a holiday card.
Now summer fun can begin. Over the next few weeks, I’m going to put about 2000 miles on the new baby.
Speaking of babies. My new book is due September 1 which means things are going to get tight as the deadline draws closer. The good news is that I’m on track to finish in time.
Back to the car. You know, I did all the reasearch (Edmunds, CarsDirect, and the especially informative, leaseguide) and contacted a variety of dealers for quotes. Guess what? I ended up with what I wanted–my best offer came from a local dealership withou that much haggling. Yes, God takes care of the everyday things like cars as well and He knows more about cars than I do.
You gotta count those blessings!
Have a great week!
Glad you had success in your hunt for a ride! I hate car shopping. Partly my fault because I feel overwhelmed even when I take time to research and I go in prepared to be treated in a condescending fashion as well as to be snookered by the car salesmen.
I feel you, Patricia! I try to remember my brother’s words: “Everybody has to eat.” So if I can find a price that feels good to me, I just take it realizing that somebody somewhere else got (or will get) a better deal than mine. Such is life.