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Found a car! Busy week coming up...

November 8th, 2009 at 12:13 am

Well, my car search has come to an end. I found my new wheels today Smile I'll be finishing up the transaction over the course of the next couple days. Have to round up some cash-- difficult with the banks closed, it may have to wait til monday morning. However, I'm very satisfied with the car. I was really only looking for something that would hold me over for the next year or so. I honestly think this will run at least for another 3. It's a 91 Corolla, with almost no problems to speak of. Mechanically, we're looking at a possible radiator leak. But it's a cheap fix that my mechanic friend is going to assist me with.

With tax and title, we're looking at $1350. Not bad. And no car payment! Insurance isn't going to run me much, and I'll have a dependable set of wheels Smile

In other financial news, I had another no-spend day (though tomorrow will be a major purchase). For the next few weeks I'm going to be working like crazy. Between the new job, and all these articles I'm going to be writing. I guess it works out that it's the end of BF's semester, and he'll be incredibly busy. Not only that, but after buying this car I'm going to be beyond broke. So I wont be going out much!

I guess it's a good thing I made out like a bandit at this book sale at the library the other day. I know, I probably shouldn't be spending money on books. I have so many. But I left the library with about 10 books and only spent $4.50. You really cant beat that.

The goal for tonight is to write another article and submit. I have 2 processing currently. I'm still getting set up at examiner.com, but I'm pretty excited about that. Tomorrow I have quite a few articles to write, as well as some web content for work. My boss is paying me $10/page. I also have to prepare for this tutoring session I have on wednesday. And plan to stop at the nursing home one afternoon this week. Even though I'll be busy, I still have to fit my volunteering in. And I have drill next weekend. So much to do!

Either way, it's exciting times around here, and I'm pretty pumped Smile Successes all around. I hope everyone else is feeling as productive! Have a great evening, guys!

6 Responses to “Found a car! Busy week coming up... ”

  1. LuxLiving Says:
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    Glad you found transportation!

  2. nmboone Says:
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    My sister has the exact same car! Is it white? She found it for approx. the same price.

  3. homebody Says:
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    My 1984 Toyota Tercel 4-wheel drive wagon still gets my 85-year-old FIL back and forth to his caretaking job about 30 miles from his home. It has to have over 200,000 miles on it by now. That car may last far longer if you change the oil and take care of it. Glad you found it!

  4. ceejay74 Says:
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    Great news all around! Congratulations.

  5. frugaltexan75 Says:
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    Good find on the new to you car!

  6. pjmama Says:
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    Thanks everyone! I'm pretty excited about it! Nmboone, no it's not white. It's actually bright red. Not my preference in color (I would prefer the white) but it runs well. I think that's much more important than the color Smile Glad to hear hers runs so well.

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