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OT: New Car

Hi all

Just a quick update. I got a new car last weekend. I agreed with Polly that I wanted something more substantial, and agreed with others to look at used, but in Alaska, used good SUV-type cars with low mileage are either non-existent or nearly the cost of a new vehicle. Also did some other research and found that of all the smaller size SUVs, the Forester is the one that holds its value the most and best and has a very high resale value and desireability in the market up here. Thus why there are none for sale used. The people up here either run them until they don't run no more, or sell to others that are basically on a "waiting list".

So yes, even after driving our friends car while we were babysitting their QI, and it was okay but the visibility wasn't as good, I chose the Subaru Forester, new. I basically got it at invoice with several hundred dollars of accessories thrown in, and with my very, very excellent credit score got the 1.9% financing and with the insurance companies settlement, I think I did well. I'm not much of a wheeler-dealer. It is Sage green, which I wanted and happened to be the last on the lot. I've already noticed the increased gas bill, but the handling is great, it is practically stuck to the road, and I sit higher so I can see better. And the safety features are many.

I'll try to get a picture on my blog of the old (with boo-boos) and new.

I've also gotten a bit of sewing done through all this. I finished new Christmas stockings for Bert and I, started some hanging strips for pins on each side of a t-shirt quilt, brought out the hand-quilting to finish at least one project, and am stacking stuff up for during Christmas break. I plan on sewing the entire time.

We'll also be babysitting the QI again, but I'm afraid that she isn't much of a QI. She loves her scratches, walks, milk bones and not much more.

Best to all

Steven Alaska

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Steven Cook
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Hey Steven

Took a look at your new vehicle. WOW!!! Now I like that. When I go shopping for a new one I'll be sure and look at this one. I have a Dodge Caravan and it sits kinda high so I can see more than the backside of the vehicle in front of me. Looks like your new vehicle does the same with a lot of room for fabric and finished quilts.

Kate T. in freezing South Mississippi

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Kate T.

Perhaps, Steven, you could plan your route to school so that you could simply slide most of the way and save on gas mileage? I'm so glad you chose something substantial to protect you body. Those cute little defenseless vehicles should be restricted to golf courses. IMHO, of course. Gas stations are cheaper than hospitals, you know. Polly

Hey Steven

Took a look at your new vehicle. WOW!!! Now I like that. When I go shopping for a new one I'll be sure and look at this one. I have a Dodge Caravan and it sits kinda high so I can see more than the backside of the vehicle in front of me. Looks like your new vehicle does the same with a lot of room for fabric and finished quilts.

Kate T. in freezing South Mississippi

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Polly Esther

Happy you got your new vehicle and are now back to your regular routine! Barbara in COLD 37 degree Central FL

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Bobbie Sews More

Must be the season for new cars! Here in OZ at least, there are a lot of end-of-year sellouts around. I traded up my Peugeot 307 auto hatch for the 308 auto deisel model. I got $8,500 off the list price and extended 5 yr warranty. Couldn't beat that! I agreed to trade in the 307 and then a day later I thought, I'm sure my good neighbour 3 doors down with whom we are good friends,might like to buy it. She saved $2-3,000 on retail, I saved $2000 on a trade price. The dealer agreed readily to rewriting the contract, Roz is thrilled with her 'new' car (its only done 50,000km) so everyone is happy. Roz is a retired French teacher so she can talk French to the Puegeot! Christmas has come early for me!

Cheers Bronnie

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Bronnie

During the week, milk, cups, and other supplies for the coffee stand at school. Weekends, fabric, batting and lots of other fun stuff.

Steven Alaska

Hey Steven

Took a look at your new vehicle. WOW!!! Now I like that. When I go shopping for a new one I'll be sure and look at this one. I have a Dodge Caravan and it sits kinda high so I can see more than the backside of the vehicle in front of me. Looks like your new vehicle does the same with a lot of room for fabric and finished quilts.

Kate T. in freezing South Mississippi

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Steven Cook

All true Polly. Mileage will get better when I can use cruise control again. Shouldn't use it in the winter when you slip and slide. Can actually cause an accident where normally there wouldn't be one.

As I teach the kids in Personal Finance, an increase in an expense in one part of your budget requires either greater income, i.e. more hours worked or more pay or higher salary, or cuts elsewhere. I'll find places to cut $15 a week and it will all even out.

Steven Alaska

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Steven Cook

What I wouldn't do right now for 37. We're supposed to be down to -10 by Wednesday. That is ominous. Usually not this cold until the end of January. Who knows what the winter will hold.

Steven Alaska

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Steven Cook

Wheeling and dealing like my late Dad the barber. Makes me smile to think about it.

Steven Alaska

Must be the season for new cars! Here in OZ at least, there are a lot of end-of-year sellouts around. I traded up my Peugeot 307 auto hatch for the 308 auto deisel model. I got $8,500 off the list price and extended 5 yr warranty. Couldn't beat that! I agreed to trade in the 307 and then a day later I thought, I'm sure my good neighbour 3 doors down with whom we are good friends,might like to buy it. She saved $2-3,000 on retail, I saved $2000 on a trade price. The dealer agreed readily to rewriting the contract, Roz is thrilled with her 'new' car (its only done 50,000km) so everyone is happy. Roz is a retired French teacher so she can talk French to the Puegeot! Christmas has come early for me!

Cheers Bronnie

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Steven Cook

Stop! Stop!! I do not admit to many addictions except watching sunrises/sunsets, and buying a new car every 3 years or so. The shortest time was 1.5 yrs, the longest was 5. Two years ago, on 12/23, the same day as the melanoma diagnosis, I went down and ended up buying my current car [Scion xB]. Already I am thinking of the next one, and this thread is making it so tempting. Actually I held off paying the registration this year because I didn't want to pay new registration then get a new car. So I paid last week, and am now collecting ideas for a new car next year ;)

so tempting...so tempting

G> Wheeling and dealing like my late Dad the barber. =A0Makes me smile to th= ink

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Ginger in CA

Subaru have a very good reputation for longevity. They are the "unofficial" Vermont state car, as everybody up there drives one. With somewhat similar winter environment it should do you well. I have always liked them for their utility. Good choice, and good luck. John

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John

Just gotta ask----how do you know what Vermonters drive? You're right. That's my home state. Gen

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Gen

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A number of our friends either have lived or do live in Vermont, and that is their tongue in cheek assessment. John

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John

This thread is pretty much done ... but I would like to know your thoughts. Mr. Esther and I are considering a Ford Flex. Do you have one or have you even seen one or know anybody who owns one? Our offspring declare that I am the only person in the world who drives less than 1,000 miles per year so gas mileage is not really a consideration. I just want to be comfortable, safe and have plenty of room for really serious SEX. ( Stash enhancement expedition to you beginners.) Polly

A number of our friends either have lived or do live in Vermont, and that is their tongue in cheek assessment. John

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Polly Esther

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