Car

[lyore]

Um... I think I just bought my first car. Sky Blue Hyundai Getz, 5 door, 1.6L manual.



I would have preferred something like a Mazda 3, but this one was on sale, is more fuel efficient, does everything I need, and was $8000 cheaper. The more I think of what else I can do with $8000, the more I like it :)

Not only was it on sale (CTP, dealer delivery, and rego for free), I exercised my Mad Bargaining Skillz to get a further $500 off, and then talked the finance guy into giving me loan with 7.85% interest instead of the normal 10.2%. I am feeling excessively proud of myself.

Anyway, once I sort out a few (minor) details - the fact my license is issued in a different state to the one need to register the car in is complicating things - I shall have a car. Hopefully by Tuesday, assuming I can get time off to get the deposit sorted, etc.

All this is good, but it's taking a little while to sink in. I was only going to go for a test drive...

ETA - I now have insurance. Yay for 65% No Claim bonuses!

Comments

[redbyrd-sgfic.livejournal.com]

Ooh, congrats! Nothing like having your own wheels.

And I predict you'll love the hatchback. They are so much more convenient than trunks for hauling bulky stuff.

[lyore.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Yeah, that was the reason I wanted a hatchback - I've tried fitting bulky boxes in the boot of a sedan, and that was not fun.