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| Sat, 02-11-2006 - 11:01pm |
We decided that the lease is not for us so I came up with an alternative this morning. The Mazda Speed6 is also made in a sport. It is the same car minus some options and that is the only difference. The only thing dh was hung up on was the moon roof which you can't get in the sport but he is willing to give it up for a payment of $60 - $80 less. I went in and worked that deal today. Dh is working midnights now and has a 12 hr shift tonight so he couldn't come. I am happy with the numbers that came back. I signed papers but also signed one that stated this whole deal is contingent on dh's agreement. If he doesn't like it the deal is canceled, no questions or obligations. The reason for my signing is that the car is in Denver, they have to bring it down here and trade off one of their cars on the lot so they need some kind of commitment to the car which is understandable. Now I just have to wait for dh to look the numbers over and see what he says. Thankfully we ended up with the same finance manager we had on our Mazda 6, The man also happens to be the son of the owner of the company so he gave us a good deal because he can and because we are returning customers. I like him a great deal.
In a strange thing, I've made friends with our dealer. We get along very well. We're making plans to go out with him & his wife for dinner, lol Funny where you find friends.
I'm just about positive we're getting the car. It still needs to come down from Denver, can be here as early as Monday mid day but we can't pick it up then because dh will be sleeping. I want to push the deal to Tuesday or Wed. so that my payment date is when I want it. Even though there is a 10 day grace periond I don't like writing checks on a paycheck I have not yet gotten. Current pay date is the 13th of the month and we get paid the 15th. I need mailing time as well so I want the date to be the 16th or the 17th to give snail mail the extra time it needs if and when we move out of the state.
So that is where we are. I still have no fear of the stick and know that if need be Troy (our dealer) will work with me more if I feel that I need the help especially since dh's schedule is so hard to work around right now. I think it also helped to have someone else teach me, make sense?
I'll keep you all posted. I'm very tired. I spent 5 hrs at the dealership this afternoon going over numbers and doing paperwork. The kids were amazingly good while we were there so I treated them to Burger King for dinner tonight. I'm so tired I'm not even hungry. I just want to go to bed which I'll be doing as soon as dh leaves for work.
Hugs to All
Danielle

Hey Danielle,
It sounds like ya'll are really doing well with car thing. I can't see where
the hard work ya'll have put into this won't pay off and more friends, hey that was worth
it just in meeting them. Oh and you are such a sweet mother taking the kids out as their
reward oh!!!. Boy it sounds like ya'll really had a good day and that is good, you so deserve,
it.
(((BIG HUGS))))
LYNN
Thanks Lynn. I tell you I slept like a rock last night from mental exhaustion. I can't believe how well I slept and usually I don't when dh goes on nights.
I'm feeling good about the car. I'm nervous but I think it's normal nerves, big purchase. Dh still wants to see me drive the car since it's standard. He neesd to put his mind at ease after what happened with the Jetta, Can't say I blame him though.
Gotta get back to house cleaning before he gets home. He worked a 12 hr shift last night, got up at 8:30pm to get ready for work and won't be home until noon. He has to work normal hours tonight but will still need to be up by 8:30, I know come tomorrow morning he is going to be so wiped out from lack of sleep.
TTYL
Hugs
Danielle
Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,
Double Wow Danielle,
Maybe you should do that kind of activeies daily, expect sending the money..LOL another
good thing sleeping like a rock, Yes!! If you would like you can come do my house and
clean it, LOL after being sick with the flu, well dh does help alot... I am glad you
have shared that good day with me thanks.. I hope today is as good as yesterday... TTYL
((((BIG,BIG,HUGS)))
Lynn
Woohoo! Getting a new car is so much fun...! I think so anyway.
Funny about the dealer. You can find friends in the strangest places sometimes!
Have fun!
{{{Lynn}}} I hope you are feeling better. Isn't nice to have a dh that helps out : )
Hugs
Danielle
Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,
Buying the car has been an adventure to say the very least, lol
It is strange about friends, life just works out that way sometimes : )
Hugs
Danielle
Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,
Thanks Danielle,
Almost 100% well,I am a baby when it comes to being sick, my poor dd is good
so good to me when I got sick, I really believe that a postive attitude and postive
people are 95% of a person recovey and getting supported from this great board has been a
plus in everyway imaginable way,truly, so thank you.
((((((BIG HUGS)))
Lynn