I have long since been afraid of the trusty Stratus' wonky struts, wobbly wheel, and lack of power steering, and ability to burn thru a set of brakes, and tires like nobodies business! But I was still sad to see her go.
A nice couple wanted to buy her for their daughter on the lot and then the sales guy told her she was on a trip, to the scrap yard.
What?!
I said but she's a nice car, someone could fix her up, she shouldn't be thrown away. I've never been so attached to a car before. She served me well.
And then I drove off in my new ride! She's an 09 Ford Fusion, Dad would be proud, Built Ford tough! He tried to sell me a flashy Mazda 3 which I adore the look of but I said no foreign cars for this girl!
The best part is that its super smart and comes with that talk thing where i can talk to her and she does stuff like dial my phone and text, and sirius radio. None of which I have the first clue how to use, but I'm sure a smart boy will happen along and learn me the ropes. Or...I could read the manual.
But! My payment is only $15 more a month, and I can park anywhere I want without worrying about getting back out due to my lack of steering.
And, I am enjoying one of my very last bottles of wine tonight, sick and all....in celebration.
Guess what? My insurance actually went DOWN 150/year on a newer car. Hells. Yea. I knew this was a smart grown up car!
So it works out to be exactly what I have been paying on the old car! score!
Yay. Me.
3 comments:
Yay for new cars! Enjoy--and congrats on your new baby!
Yay for new cars! You deserve to drive a safe car! Congratulations!
I used to have a new Fusion and I loved it. I leased a Mazda 3 two years ago and regret it every day because it drives like a go-cart. I'm waiting for the new escape.
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