I confess... I will stay with State Farm forever because of this experience. They made it so quick, easy, and relatively painless-they also gave me much more for the car than I expected. I'm picking up my $5,000 check tonight-that's only just short of 8 days from the time of accident to payout. MARVELOUS!
I confess... I'm buying a new car Saturday!
I confess... I just realized I don't have to worry about my squealing belt, the broken struts, the torn off visor, or the dirty cup holders in that old civic anymore-and suddenly I'm excited for a new car!
I confess... I was looking through KSL and cheap cars and I created an obsessive spreadsheet with columns for price, NADA value, KBB value, Year, Make, Model, style, Exterior Color, Interior Color, Mileage, Trans, Condition, Extras, Dealership or Seller, Title, and links to the postings for the card. I was prepared.
I confess... Josh and I decided to drive around and look at Dealerships just to see what kind of cars we could find and how I liked them. We drove through the Toyota one, Nissan, Hyundai, Honda, and Mitsubishi.
I confess... I really like the salesmen at Ken Garff. They're not pushy at all, and they're super nice!
I confess... I may or may not have almost taken home a car last night that was a bit more than what I was planning on spending... But the payments would have been super cheap after my huge down payment.
I confess... I may or may not go back for one of these:
2008 Honda Civic LX
This car only has 74,000 miles on it and a ton of fancy features.
IT's also priced $2,000 below the blue book value (according to my research) because they're trying to clear the lot as it's the last few weeks of the year. If I buy this car, it needs those batman floor mats I was talked out of before...
2010 Toyota Yaris
It only has 25,000 miles on it, and is only $12,000.
It's kind of a cheaper car-the interior is a little cheap-but it's adorable!
I confess... I'd probably get scolded from my brother for even thinking about it-but as I was looking at a car for $8,500 yesterday that was cheaper with higher mileage the dealer looked at me and said "With as big of a down payment as you have, and as good a job-you might as well get something you can drive and drive. That Civic will suit you for a good 10-15 years at least...
I confess... I agree with him. I drive a LOT! However, I do still like the look of the older civics better, at least on the outside.
I confess... I can't wait to find the car I like best and take it home!
What do you think?
If i had to choose, I'd take the Honda Civic. I love cars..I love to look at them, drive them and own them!
ReplyDeleteI just brought home another Eddie Bauer Expedition. I had my Traverse for a year but found I didn't like it. It was a 2010 w/ all the bells and whistle, but not the comfort of a Ford. So happy to be back in my new Ford. Enjoy your new car!!!
good luck. i absolutely hate car shopping. hate it!
ReplyDeleteHope your happy with what you get. WE are finally car payment free, and are likely to stay that way for a few years.
ReplyDeleteBuying a new car is super exciting!
ReplyDeleteI vote Yaris! I have loved all of my Toyotas, as have my parents (they've owned Toyotas all my life). They are reliable, straightforward cars. And I hear the Yaris gets good gas mileage. :)
ReplyDeleteI remember feeling like that when my Jetta was totalled a few years ago. Everything I had been meaning to fix didn't matter anymore.
ReplyDeleteIf you want my opinion, (and I'm going to give it anyway) I'd get the Toyota. They run for-EV-er.
Ooooo! I love the civics. We have a Kia now, I never thought I would love a Kia but I love ours. A spread sheet sounds exactly like something I would do, makes life easier. :)
ReplyDeleteI love having the new car, but the process of buying one is excruciatingly horrifying to me. Can't wait to see what you get!
ReplyDeleteI want a new car! I just don't want a payment. My poor husband has a '94 Accord, but it is still going. I don't think you can go wrong with the Honda or the Toyota!
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome that you are getting a new car! I just got a new Honda a few weeks ago and I absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteI confess that i know nothing about cars, but you will make the best choice for yourself, I'm sure!
ReplyDeletexoxoxoxo,
RJ
I'm with State Farm and I'm so happy to read this because if I end up in an accident, I would hope I'll have a similar experience.
ReplyDeleteI know I'm a few days behind, so I hope the car shopping went well.