I DID IT!!!! I DROVE THE CAR!!!!!!!!
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| Thu, 02-09-2006 - 2:46pm |
Dh really wanted me to test drive the car and the dealer agreed to give me some standard lessons so I went this morning. I thought I was going to vomit before I left so I took a xanax figuring unless I'm calm I'll never be able to drive the car due to sheer nerves.
I did really well actually. I surprised myself, The 2 dealers that took me out said I underestimated my skills driving a standard. There was one intersection where my nerves got the better of me. It was odd because it was flat ground, All I had to do was get going and turn left and I kept stalling the car out. I was eventually 1/4 of the way into the intersection so he had to get behind the wheel to get us out of that.
I did REALLY well otherwise. I even went onto major hills on the back roads, not ready for traffic yet, but I did well on those too. My shifting was pretty good, Only missed a gear once or twice. I could hardly believe I'd done that well. It only took me maybe 15 minutes to get a handle of first and once you do that the rest is a cake walk.
I'll tell you one thing ladies, this car ZOOM'S! Mazda's got the logo right this time. I couldn't believe how fast I ended up in 6th and speeding no less, lol
So, Dh & I are going to talk again tonight, Go over all of the pro's and con's to this car and If we decide to go for it we have an appt set up for tomorrow morning to sign the papers. I still have mixed emotions about this being a lease but I keep focusing on the positive which is a new car in 4 years if we choose to do so. I worry about the mileage but I did the math based on the miles we've put on my car in the last 13 months and if we stick to that we won't owe much in mileage fee's at the end of the lease so I'm not too scared of that. Leasing is just new territory but there is just no way we can afford to finance this car : ( Then again after what dh did with the truck I don't know that I'd want to finance his vehicles again. I was so mad at him when he told me he didn't want the truck anymore.
I'm ok now but I know the nerves will set in again. Funny thing is that I am actually excited despite the fact that it is a standard. When we had my Jetta I was literally afraid of the car. I'd have a p/a EVERY TIME I got into the car or even thought of driving it and while I freaked this morning I'm ok thinking about driving the car now. I'm still not ready for the big hills w/ traffic but I can handle the back roads and I think that is a lot of progress for me.
Ok, I just had to share with someone. I have not told my online friends about this yet. My mom & My 2 best friends know and that is it. I'm excited! For the first time in a long time I'm really genuinely excited about something : )

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I'm so excited for ya, Danielle!!!!
Jennifer
"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi
Thanks Jennifer. I'm just so proud of myself, lol I feel like a toddler that's used the potty for the first time, lol
Everyone I know that has leased regretted it. I love the idea that if we choose to turn it in we can get another new car with a full warranty again. I know in the long run you're spending more money on cars but there is more security with the warranty this way. Plus with the way dh changed his mind on the truck I think this is a good idea as well. I don't like the idea that more than likely we are going to go over the mileage but we'll deal with that later when it comes. We figure we'll end up oweing around $1,800 if we drive what we are driving now. So long as I can master this car we're going to swap out so dh isn't commuting every day in it, that will help since he travels 60mi per day.
I think I'll want to drive it one more time before I sign the papers just to be double sure though, lol Anxiety kicking in there.
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Danielle
Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,
Heck Yes Jan!!!!!! 3 hot chicks on the road!!!!! Hey we should pick up Heather while we're at it : )
I've got room for 5 adults : )
Thanks, I want to drive it again tomorrow before signing the papers if the weather allows, we're due snow tonight : (
Of course that is how I knew we were going to buy it, Every car we have bought has brought snow within 2 days of purchase, lol
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Danielle
Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,
Oh don't worry about that, you'll get the hang of it. I would never buy an automatic after having so many standards..
So what happend????? Did you buy it????
Did you buy it???
Sheri Ann
A new car does sound exciting! I am so jealous ;-)
Let us know if you get it,
Lisa
Angelkitty16,
Congratulations on driving the car!!!!! It is quite an accomplishment. I hope you see how wonderful this is, and hold onto this experience! Take care, Susan
Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,
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