I do believe I have gotten my mojo back. I finally got another car. After a week of searching on line and in real life I bought a Hyundai Tuscan.
I’m frankly surprised at how depressing the whole thing was. While I initially was philosophical about the accident, maybe even flippant, it soon dawned on me that not having a reliable vehicle was a pain in the ass. I was not without transportation however, I still had my old truck which sometimes started if the stars were aligned properly, but I avoided using it as much as possible since I didn’t want it to break down and then have to pay to have it towed and fixed. It’s a great back up/emergency vehicle but not something I can rely on. Not unlike my ex husbands now that I think about it.
After my horrible experience at the Chevrolet dealership I went to a Hyundai dealership which was way out of the way but a freind is a mechanic there and said he knew a guy who could take care of me. And he did. It was a completely different experience.
The process of finding a vehicle was quick, possibly since I knew what I did not want. The salesman didn’t try to to sell me anything I didn’t need and in fact told me I didn’t need all the packages that were offered. Best yet when my daughter vomited in the middle of the showroom no one flinched. They asked if she was okay, got her some water and then went to get a mop. Being a veteran mom I had it cleaned up before they returned with said mop but they were very nice about the whole thing. My daughter gets car sick and driving 40 miles in my truck which is in great need of new shocks will tend to make her puke. Luckily she puked before we got in the new car.
So I have my mojo back. I am sorry I have not been around, I am woefully behind on updating my blogs, checking my email and all sorts of other house cleaning.
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Hey, congrats on the new vehicle, Jen! Hope things will look up.
And be barf-free from here on out. 🙂
Yikes!! I know the feeling of not having a vehicle that works. Good for you.
And even better, thank god you found someone who treated you properly. SO many salespeople are so stupid when it comes to serving people.
congrats on the new vehicle…I will have to google it, I’m unsure what it looks like. 🙂
I’m glad your daughter didn’t destroy that “new car” smell with “vomit” smell! Ewwww….
Jenn, Thanks it’s just a big weight lifted. It won’t last but it’s a nice break.
Mary, I know, I don’t know what they think, especially in this economic environment. Maybe service is making a comeback?
Stacie, I love your blog and I tried to follow you on Twitter but it won’t let me. It’s a little mini SUV. Kinda like a CRV or a Rav 4, just less expensive.
Lin, Nothing gets that new barf smell out of the upholstery so I am thankful she puked on their tile floor.
Congrats on your new ride.
Keep us posted as to how you like the Hyundai. We plan to replace Stu’s car with a 4WD in November. I’ve been looking at the Santa Fe’s and the Tucson’s as possibilities.
Awesome! It really sucks not to have a car. Glad you have something new and dependable.
With the economy as it is, I have to wonder what would have happened if she had barfed in a new car you DIDN’T want…..would you have been “guilted” into buying it?
And if it means selling a car, they wouldn’t have cared if YOU had barfed along with her.
Oh my, thanks for the visual. I so needed a laugh today. I’ve sequestered myself upstairs on the desktop away from the family. It’s the only break I’ve gotten in who knows how long. I thought someone was going to come check on me when they heard me laughing.
On the other hand, bad on me for laughing. I bet that was embarrassing.
So glad you were able to find something you liked. Somehow I think avoiding the american auto companies you have a completely different buying experience. It was for me too. And the economy can’t hurt either. I bet they rolled out the red carpet when you walked in the door.
We have a Hyundai Tuscon or however you spell it…. We love it.
Mojo, Shmojo, you had a lot of stress! It’s a wonder you didn’t blow a vein in your brain!
You have kid barf, I get dog barf, oh, and those wonderful puppy nose smears all over each and every window.
As Mrs C says: ICK!
Glad you found a good salesman–sometimes they treat us women like we don’t even know how to start a car let alone how to buy what WE want, not what THEY think we want.
Do you have pix of the new car you can share?
Please please thank your daughter for me. I had been feeling so embarrassed for the past two years because I really thought I was the only one in the world vomited in a VW show room while shopping for a car. It shocked the whole nation of the VW. I am sure they took a snapshot and put it on their newsletters to their employees.
Hooray for mojos and new cars. I’ve been busy too, or I’m sure I would’ve found you a man by now.