i finally bought it!

well, i finally did it. after a lot of "thinking about it" i finally moved forward and bought a new car. when i think back on the whole process, it's kinda funny (kinda sad) how i really do "think" about things a long time before i actually "do" something about it. but for those that i don't see or talk to very often, it seems like it's an impulsive thing.

the truth is....i actually take a long time to make decisions like this, but when given the right motivation (i.e. God pushes me or i get fed up with "thinking" about it) i can go out and "get it done"!

so i've been actually thinking about buying an impreza since the beginning of 2010. i got kinda serious when i finally test drove it back in early sept, but then i sat back and thought about it again for another month and a half! then finally when the rain started and fall really began to set in, i realized that i better get a new car or at least some new tires b/c i began feeling really unsafe driving my jetta. in fact, i would often pray as i drove my jetta b/c i was afraid a tire would blow or i would skid out of control. and THAT was the motivation i needed to get going.

It's time to say goodbye...

yes, it's finally time to say goodbye to my beloved jetta. it's been a great car and i loved it very much. it was my first "big" purchase after entering the working world (also, my first real loan). i loved the color, i loved the moonroof, i loved how the lights inside were neon blue and red (one valet guy said it was like a dance club inside my car), i loved how comfortable and smooth it is to drive in.

but i feel it's time for me to move on....my jetta is slowly breaking down. i've already gone through an expensive round of replacing things (water pump, brakes, timing belts, etc) a couple of years ago. now it needs more work again (tires, windshield, maybe more). i feel less and less safe and secure driving it and with winter around the corner...well i just think it's time.

so i've done my research, i've submitted my request to dealerships for quotes and i'm praying that this new car buying process goes smoothly and quickly. i REALLY hate this process, but i'm hoping that by going with the online/email route it will save me some stress from dealing with the salespeople. so far so good....i've got quotes from 4 different people and i feel pretty good about being clear with what i want. hopefully within a week i'll have a new car! i can't wait!

but then again, i also feel that tinge of sadness as i realize i'm that much closer to having to say goodbye to my jetta *sniff*