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Joe_Love...

I got the joke... being a low-carber - I laughed. Of coirse I have heard what happens when you eat the fat free chips as well...

I hate that feeling when I decide to buy anything new... I am like a woman possessed trying to find the exact perfect item... from SUVs (I won't ever buy a car) ... to laptops... to shoes.... and yes even to men. But you are right... drive by shopping is half the fun.

 

posted by Transcendental_Child on January 28, 2006 at 6:09 AM | link to this | reply

I hate going to dealerships.

They don't like me and I don't like them.  I'd rather go to the dentist than buy a car.  Good luck in your search. I have a 2005 Jeep Liberty and I've been happy with it. The gas mileage isn't so great and I was always very anti-SUV, but I live on a dirt road and I can't afford a Volvo Cross Country or Outback.  It helped that my sister-in-law worked at a Chrysler dealership so I got 0% financing and a good price.  Take care

posted by Flumpystalls3000 on January 15, 2006 at 6:25 PM | link to this | reply

You are absolutely right. I am even planning to buy  an appartment in my former place. For that and in regard to the space that, I need I will  have to wait for some two difficult years. Thanks very much for leaving me a comment. God Bless.

posted by Flame-thrower on January 15, 2006 at 10:17 AM | link to this | reply

Not a good Lay...

Those "free" chips.  But I don't think proctologists have yet prescribed them as a substitute for the old fashioned Fleet laxative and Gatorade cocktail as prep for certain diagnostic procedures... :)pat

posted by Pat_B on January 15, 2006 at 6:18 AM | link to this | reply

Joe, ... they leave breathmints?

posted by curator on January 15, 2006 at 6:03 AM | link to this | reply

Hey, Joe...

If you see THAT car, the one you absolutely MUST have sitting by the road at some country house, beware of critters that may nest in them. Nothing like driving down the road and hearing a bumch of field mice running around behind the dashboard!

Take care of yourself, Joe!

posted by bwFrampton on January 15, 2006 at 5:19 AM | link to this | reply

And what car would that be, Joe?

posted by Nickie-Fleming on January 15, 2006 at 2:14 AM | link to this | reply

Joe_Love

Good luck with the car search. Sorry I'm a little behind!

posted by Holy_Grail on January 14, 2006 at 5:56 PM | link to this | reply

Good luck with the search for a new car!

posted by Ca88andra on January 14, 2006 at 4:17 PM | link to this | reply

Joe

I've sold a lot of stuff that way. Stick it in the front yard and slap a for sale sign on it. Good writing and good to see you again.

posted by avant-garde on January 14, 2006 at 2:21 PM | link to this | reply

Joe Love

Good luck with the hunt my friend. I likenot having payments though.

posted by WileyJohn on January 14, 2006 at 2:06 PM | link to this | reply

It's true that any car will cost you in some way

even the equivalent to the fat-free chips. It sounds like you need to get one of those books, "How To Sell Your Car For Gazillions More Than It's Worth" then you'll recognize all the little trick used by vendors.
We put a car out front last year and never got a whisper.

posted by Azur on January 14, 2006 at 1:49 PM | link to this | reply

Joe,

Selling the car in the yard has always been a common thingy around here. Matter of fact I stopped and looked at a really nice three- year old two seater one day on my way to my cousin's house. Another option is looking at the "Wheels and Deals" magazine if its available in your area. Just make sure a mechanic checks it out thoroughly before buying and if a lien is still on the vehicle, contact the lien holder before purchase so they won't try to screw you on costs and do a blue book search. You would be surprised just how much a person will "jack up" the price or have a bum title.  Shadow

posted by Keshet on January 14, 2006 at 11:19 AM | link to this | reply

JOE

So have you had any luck? I mean how often are you going to find a porshe sitting along side the road?

posted by Offy on January 14, 2006 at 10:21 AM | link to this | reply

Hey, Joe...I could see you speeding down the rural roads in a used Jag

or Mercedes. Come on, Joe, get a cool one like that. You've earned it, you big city boy!

posted by MedusaNextDoor on January 14, 2006 at 8:48 AM | link to this | reply

Hey Joe

I always had used cars that were "new to me cars" but a couple years ago I faced my fear and bought a brand spanking new one. My mom works for Ford Motor Company so I got a family discount. Between my discount and the rebates I saved $15K on my vehicle and for the first time ever I have a car loan that is not upside down. Wooo Hooo!

posted by realitytherapy on January 14, 2006 at 8:42 AM | link to this | reply

a breathmint?

That's pretty sophisticated customer service.

posted by Trevor_Cunnington on January 14, 2006 at 8:03 AM | link to this | reply

Joe_Love, I've often wondered how many of those, parked with a for sale sign, cars sell.

posted by TAPS. on January 14, 2006 at 7:59 AM | link to this | reply

Joe

Happy auto-hunting.  This post reads pretty smoothly.  I hope the car buying experience goes smoothly too.

posted by smartdog_670 on January 13, 2006 at 10:19 PM | link to this | reply