For a while I have been talking to Seth about how much I needed a family car because I was ggeting tired of having to throw the kids into the truck and last week he gave me permission to do whatever I wanted (but said he wouldn't have time to help me because he is busy studying for the bar). So I did!
On Thursday I put the truck up for sale and on friday I sold the truck (which wasn't starting at the time...read bottom for more details).
Then on saturday I looked at a a TON of (crappy) mini vans and bought ( a pretty decent) one...ALL BY MYSELF! It was like a complete switch-a-roo.. got paid cash for the truck then paid the cash for the van! Awesome! Seth was pretty impressed with my quick deal making abilities! We are LOVING the van and I really feel so blessed that it all really worked because for a while there I was thinking that maybe I made a really bad decision to sell the truck and pay cash for a van.
MoRe DeTaiLs: Just a little side note about selling the truck... On friday two guys called wanting to see the truck so they both came and were looking at the truck forever. With the guy who got there first (Carlos) we started the car a few times and he was looking all over the truck then Doug asked if he could start the car and it wouldn't start!!! What the freak! So they were both like.... huh? and of course I was like.... huh? But I told them, hey its really crazy its not starting but sorry I am not taking a low price because it was just starting I will have it looked at and fixed before I take a low price. Doug's telling me he thinks Carlos did something to it so it wouldn't start... and Carlos is just playing dumb... well long story short Doug pays me almost full price for the truck that is NOT STARTING and then today tells me that there were two unplugged something or others that he is guessing Carlos unplugged. Isn't that crazy!!!
13 comments:
I'm jealous of your minivan!
And P.S. CRAZY about the guy trying to fool you into thinking your truck was broken!
I'm jealous of the mini van too! My friend has a mini van and he says single moms dig it :)
Oh my heck that is so lucky that you got it sold for basically what you asked. Phew! I am so happy for you to have a mini van. It's gotta be way too crowded in the truck for the whole fam.
kudos to your dealing abilities! It deserves praise!!
What a wheeler - dealer! And way to hang tough when Mr. Unscrupulous Buyer tried to pull the wool over your eyes. What is up with that?? I guess he didn't know he was dealing with a pro, Cairen is not one to be easily fooled by a couple of unplugged something-or-others!
Matt and I are looking at your new sweet minivan right now in awe! You sold the truck so fast...and what the heck Carlos...that's shady! Good find! What year is the van? That's awesome you were able to pay cash!
You are AWESOME! I seriously don't think I could do that... I stink at making decisions like that! Way to go!
I am impressed.. Way to be such a deal maker. Andrew would NEVER trust me in doing that!
you are the WOMAN! i don't know if i could be that brave. glad it worked out. :)
You really are awesome. You deserve some shoes or something.
Holy cow! I can't believe he tried to cheat you!!! I'm glad that you posted that, it's good to know. i would have assumed it was broken and wouldn't have know what to do.
Looks like you've been having fun. Congrats to to Seth graduating! Feels good doesn't it?
well that Carlos is sure a jerk! Glad you didn't fall for that shenanigan. I am impressed with your selling/buying skills. Your awesome! First of all, amazing you sold it so quickly. ANd then to find a car the next day. We'll just call you Super Woman!
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