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Almost Stupid

April 10th, 2007 at 12:33 pm

We went looking for a new car for me yesterday and I had my eye on a gorgeous cherry red 2003 Saturn Vue. The tiniest detail really flagged me, though. The asking price was $16990 and I only have $6000 in cash. Can you say 'Car Loan'? No, we cannot. Good thing that Dh was with me and pulled me off the lot!

Today I will be taking a friend's 1993 Honda Civic for the day to test drive it. Her husband is a mechanic for the local Honda dealership, so you can bet that this little vehicle is in tip top condition...and, of course, it is a Honda. Dh's was a 1990 and it had 460,000 km on it before it finally died. The asking price is $1500. Definately affordable and will get me from point A ot point B on low gas mileage.

New to me car...$1500. Knowing I'm staying debt free...priceless.

Posted in home finances | 5 Comments »

5 Responses to “Almost Stupid”

  1. littlemama Says:
    April 10th, 2007 at 01:04 pm 1176210282
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    Hondas are great cars. I'm buying a 2003 Honda Pilot, and selling a 1997 Honda Odessey. Anyone in the market for a used minivan? Smile

  2. Elly Says:
    April 10th, 2007 at 01:28 pm 1176211719
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    I'm glad you walked away from the Saturn. I have a Honda Accord and am hoping that it goes as long as your DH's car!

  3. librarylady Says:
    April 10th, 2007 at 03:24 pm 1176218641
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    Sounds like a great deal on a used car!!!!!
    So lucky you have a friend in the know about such things to really check it our for you!
    I'm jealous of your no car payment.

  4. Broken Arrow Says:
    April 10th, 2007 at 05:59 pm 1176227958
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    Good for you for saying "NO" to car loans!

    Maybe it's just me, but a 2003 Saturn sounds a little high for $17k. For that price, brand new entry level Toyotas and Hondas are with your budget, so why a used Saturn?

    So, I'm glad you didn't go with that.

  5. homebody Says:
    April 11th, 2007 at 01:49 am 1176256154
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    My daughters 1997 Honda civic got totaled about a year ago. She was thrilled to find another a year newer with the payoff from the insurance. My other daughter has a 2000 Honda Accord.

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