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Ok, I did my part for the economy

hondacrvI went and bought Edie a new car.

Yes, contrary to my previously spoken intent of never buying another car, unless I really needed one, and especially never buying a new car, I went ahead and bought one anyways.

Edie's 2000 Honda Accord was in need of a $1500 to $2000 transmission overhaul, and I just couldn't justify spending that much on a 9 year old car, so I broke down and took her looking for a new car.

What was so surprising was the almost hassle free experience.  Every dealer we went to was very low key, and never once tried to pressure us into buying a car. [I have to admit it was far different from past experiences, which were instrumental in my adopting the philosphy of never buying another car.]

So after about a week of looking, and one day of driving perspective cars, we settled on a new 2008 Honda CR-V. I know I paid more than I should have, but [I rationalize here] the experience was so painless, and I would have spent a lot more money on a car, had Edie wanted it, plus the guys at the dealership no doubt needed the money more than Edie and me, so I broke down and took their second offer.

It was still a good deal, I just think I could have gotten a little more for the Accord, but considering it needed a transmission overhaul, I didn't want to push it, and I didn't want to sell it on my own. My only regret is I didn't insist on the cross bars for the roof rack, not that I would ever use them, but I did like the way they looked.

Anyways, Edie liked it, as did I (it's perfect for easily hauling the bike), so I'm happy, and I can always buy the cross bars at a later date.
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Becky said…
Oh, what a wonderful thing to do. And just in time for Valentines.
12:22 PM
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