Tried to buy a new car

[RadishRose]

The new/used car I just purchased last Friday off the internet was just delivered 20 minutes ago.
Sitting in my driveway, all shiny and clean.
The bank said I could put it on my Debit card but the dealership wanted a wire transfer.
Bought it over the phone, "pig in a poke" but now I have a good, dependable vehicle with good mileage and much newer.
Tickled pink!

Best of luck with your new car Gaer!

 

[dobielvr]

I didn't go out that much. Only went to doctors, stores, etc. I don't have the stamina that I did, say 5 years ago. I finally went out earlier. Went to go buy a universal remote control for my TV and other food items. I love Big Lots.

Same here.
And Big Lots....I bought my lounge chair cushions there. They were only $42 ea. compared to others I had seen for a $100 or more.

They're so nice, and they're Blue!

 

[fmdog44]

The new/used car I just purchased last Friday off the internet was just delivered 20 minutes ago.
Sitting in my driveway, all shiny and clean.
The bank said I could put it on my Debit card but the dealership wanted a wire transfer.
Bought it over the phone, "pig in a poke" but now I have a good, dependable vehicle with good mileage and much newer.
Tickled pink!

You bought it sight unseen and no test drive? No Car Fax?

 

[Gaer]

Congrats, what make is it Gaer ?

Jeep! Love Jeeps!

 

[Gaer]

You bought it sight unseen and no test drive? No Car Fax?

Oh Yes, I got a clean Car fax!
Gotta go play with my new car guys!

 

[Kadee]

We don't want a car payment so we'll hang on to our vehicles, both were bought in 2015. My car has less than 15,000 miles. lol

Me to @PamfromTx Up,to just over 12 months ago I was driving a 16 year old trusty Toyota Corolla and hubby had a 2003 rodeo we mainly used to tow our caravan.

I didn't need to make a “look at me “ statement by the car I drove , it was very reliable and well maintained by my husband who was a diesel mechanic in his working days .
However just prior to COVID hitting Australia we did our maths and worked out what it was costing for 2 cars and a caravan maintenance / insurances / tyres / servicing and decided to go to one car we could both drive so we sold our caravan and both cars and bought a SUV I’m comfortable driving it no bigger body wise than my old Toyota bit more comfy getting in and out of and better on the budget.

 

[PamfromTx]

The new/used car I just purchased last Friday off the internet was just delivered 20 minutes ago.
Sitting in my driveway, all shiny and clean.
The bank said I could put it on my Debit card but the dealership wanted a wire transfer.
Bought it over the phone, "pig in a poke" but now I have a good, dependable vehicle with good mileage and much newer.
Tickled pink!

Enjoy your new car.

 

[win231]

The new car is wonderful, all the safety bells and whistles. Especially like the distracted driver, as he is always looking out the window instead of at the road. Got a zero interest rate for 3 years through Subaru which uses chase bank. High payment but want it paid off as soon as possible.

Yes, after I got my new Accord in 12-2020, I thought it had a bunch of unnecessary "safety" features designed to drive up the car's price.
But after getting familiar with them, I realized how useful they are & would never have any car without them.
Most useful is the HUD - Heads Up Display which displays your speed and the speed limit right above the hood, so you don't need to take your eyes off the road.

 

[PamfromTx]

Me to @PamfromTx Up,to just over 12 months ago I was driving a 16 year old trusty Toyota Corolla and hubby had a 2003 rodeo we mainly used to tow our caravan.

I didn't need to make a “look at me “ statement by the car I drove , it was very reliable and well maintained by my husband who was a diesel mechanic in his working days .
However just prior to COVID hitting Australia we did our maths and worked out what it was costing for 2 cars and a caravan maintenance / insurances / tyres / servicing and decided to go to one car we could both drive so we sold our caravan and both cars and bought a SUV I’m comfortable driving it no bigger body wise than my old Toyota bit more comfy getting in and out of and better on the budget.

LOL, I thought I read that you were driving a crusty 16 year old Toyota Corolla. I drive a Toyota Corolla (2015). I like my little car. Hubby drives a Mazda SUV. That Einstein test messed my eye sight. LOL!

 

[Kadee]

LOL, I thought I read that you were driving a crusty 16 year old Toyota Corolla. I drive a Toyota Corolla (2015). I like my little car. Hubby drives a Mazda SUV.

They can be CRUSTY and still go ….they are almost unbreakable @PamfromTx
my love of Toyota has rubbed on the daughter as well ,but she has to wait till Christmas .maybe longer to get her new one.
We bought a New Nissan Qashqai SUV one model up from the base model didn’t want hot leather heated seats or other fancy stuff

 

[Manatee]

My 2012 convertible only has 33,000 miles on it. I expect it will be around as long as I am.