February 18, 2008

How I Spent My Sunday

Car1_3I haven't had a new car of my own since 1994, and my poor Sparky was truly on his last legs. I had taken over new job duties in August 2006 when a coworker retired, but my employer had been slow about coming through with my official promotion. With my union behind me, we got them to agree to paying me retroactively back to August 2006, and I found out this week that I am finally getting the check. The time was right to buy a new car! My dh, being a master negotiator, had 2 dealerships fighting for our business and we finally got the car I wanted for $500 under invoice, a $1,000 rebate and 1.9% financing. It's a brand new 2007 Kia Sportage in Volcanic Red with black interior. 4 wheel drive, even....



Car2I signed all the papers late Sunday night, but left the car at the dealership overnight because I didn't want to drive that far in the dark home from unfamiliar territory. We were back at the dealership the second they opened this morning and I the kids and I got to drive "Fireball" home. I am totally in love with my new car.



14 comments:

  1. Way to go Lisa! Volcanic Red.........love the name and your daughter is adorable. Nancy in WI

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  2. Congrats on the new car!!! Wooo Hoooo! Love those Swell blocks you're working on as well. What fun!

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  3. Congratulations, Lisa!!! Ahh, there is nothing like the feel and smell of a new car. Love the color!!!

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  4. Neat looking car!! I especially like the pinup standing beside it, lol. She is adorable. Now you will have to take the time to drive it around and show it off. Enjoy!!!

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  5. Look at Lily there posing. What's up with that? Love the new "red" vehicle. Very nice. Congratulations on the promotion too and getting a nice retro check.

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  6. Look at that adorable new car! And Ms. Lily and her sassy attitude! Love it!!! Congrats, you totally deserve it. =)

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  7. I am so happy for you! That is one fantastic looking car! What do they call those girls who pose next to fancy cars at car shows? Car Bunnys? Tell Lily she is a great Car Bunny.

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  8. Congrats on the car!!! Can your DH help us get a deal like that next time? Wow...

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  9. Gee, I thought Beetle owners, like me, were the only ones who named their cars.

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  10. What a cute car!! Love the name "Fireball", too! Miss Lily looks as cute as ever!

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