So this weekend I was bleeding money. And guess what? Yup, you’ve guessed it. It was on my car.
The story starts with a slow leak about a month ago. I went to my usual spot...Pep Boys (where apparently I am on a first name/car recognition bases with a few of the technicians. How you ask? Who knows? ) and they fixed my front drivers side tire. A week later I had to return to Pep Boys because the leak was not completely fixed. A month later my tire still has a leak.
As I put air in the tire on Friday, I realize that my tires are balding and I decide to get new front tires. My fear is that my tire will blow on the freeway as I am driving on my commute around the bay. Since time is precious and I am commuting in locations that are not near my home, the choice was easy for me.
So first thing on Saturday morning, off to Good Year I went. Again you guessed it. I spent more than just on tires. I list is too long to list, but it was a substantial fix. Luckily, they fixed my car within the day. Deflated, I paid the bill; happy to have my car in sound condition.
This is another price I pay for being on the road at least 15 hours a week. For most this is a part time job, for me…life.
As I was driving today, I started to car shop. I seem to like a lot of cars these days. Most out of my price range, of course.
What should I look for in my next car? Style, gas-mileage, reliability, SPEED =), or comfort?
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I feel like the same thing happens to me, always these small little things on my car need to be fixed. Thats defintley the perk of having a new car, not having to worry about anything breaking down because it is brand spanking new. But then again I really don't want to take on the monthly payments.
ReplyDeleteI can see you in one of those new Volkswagon Jettas, I actually like tem. They look sleek and nice.
Did you get a new car?
ReplyDeleteI like the new Jetta's too! =) I've been debating between the Jetta, Camery, Rav 4 and Infiniti's.
Then my second debate is wheather to get a new, which I have never owned, or a slightly used again.
If i had to do over again, i would get a slightly used car. Yes, its great to experience the new car feeling but the value of the car depreciates so quickly its sooo not worth it.
ReplyDeleteI'd say new car. My dad [that sounds nerdy] said with used cars, you just don't know. And Nicky is right, less problems with new cars for a while! And though you will have to worry about them monthly payments, with a used car, you would have to worry about the extra money you need to fix a problem...But then again, I don't know much about cars...
ReplyDeleteOh, and please, no jetta...I do not see you in one, and they are not cute.
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