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May 20, 2004

New Donovan Vehicle

John and I are very cheap when it comes to our cars. We would rather spend money anywhere else. But today, as I drove out to Manhattan, Kansas - to pick up 1/2 of Andy's stuff from the dorm, I realized that Spot had no power anymore.

After 286,652 miles, I could not go uphill and keep the speed even - even if I floored the accelerator.

I called John on my cell phone and told him that we need a new car. Now.

When I got back from Manhattan, we went to a pretty darn good sale that a local Leavenworth dealership was having and we bought a brand new vehicle.

They had $5,000 in rebates - which was damn good - made the new car the same price as a used one.

So, we got an Aztek - I know, lots of people think it's the ugliest thing on the face of the earth. The rest of us think it's so ugly that it's cute.

This is the first new car we have purchased as a couple - I'm so excited!

We have been spending at least the car payment every month on car repairs - it was time!!!

Posted by Beth at May 20, 2004 09:38 PM