Friday, August 29, 2008

Has the time come? ... Yes, it has.

In less than 72 hours our car died, was fixed, we bought a new car and sold the old one. And it is over. Just like that.

We got a great deal on a Mazda MPV that was about 5-7k less than we thought we were going to have to spend. We are so excited we found such a great deal. And we LOVE this car. It drives like a car, not a van. You really feel like you're driving a sedan. It's great. Yesterday I listed our van on KSL for 2000. I asked Brandon, "Who's going to spend $2000 on this especially when the heater doesn't work?" And he says, "Some Mexican who's taking it to Mexico. You don't need a heater in Mexico."

I get an email in broken English today from a guy saying he'll come and bring us $1700 cash. He comes over and looks at it. We were so embarrassed as he backed out to test drive it. The steering sounds a lot squeakier when you're trying to sell it apparently. When he came back he mentioned that he was buying it to take to his family in Mexico. Brandon and I just looked at each other... So, we took the cash and the whole deal is over and done with. Everything worked out so perfectly and we're so excited!

8 comments:

Kelly said...

hahahaha... that is SO funny!

Marisa said...

hahahahahaha. I hope he makes it to mexico :-)

Em and Ms said...

Wow! That's so great that it worked out for you guys. The same thing happened to us pretty much a year ago. I was a bit in shock, but I'm sure you're glad to have a new car!

Lisa said...

HA! But, where's the picture of the new van? I was expecting to scroll down and see the new one!

courtneyb said...

that's classic. It's a great car!

Jana said...

Hey I found you through Tiffany's blog. Small world. Congrats being prego. How's the gym? We moved to Dc. Tell everyone that I say hi.

Jessie said...

Congrats on a new van- you'll never escape the mini van pattern you've started!

Nick and Maddy Winward said...

Funny story! Caleb is already in Kindergarten, how did you do his first day!?