Some thing. That I have.
My car!
Published on May 22, 2008 By Cedarbird In Blogging

I'm nineteen.

I just finished my first year at college, and I've decided that I want to get a car because I was so sick of mooching off other people for rides to, um, the store. Or....home.


So, I started looking. Went to used car dealers that bank at my bank, so I know they'll give me a good deal. Yes, I'm manipulative, I don't care.

My price range was between 6 and 7000 dollars. Found a'cute' little 2002 Toyota Echo that they were asking, oh 7995 for. Found a couple of Hyundai Accents, but I really didn't want one of those, particularly a black one because my big brother-man has a black Accent.

I went back to the same dealer a couple of times, and drove the Echo. Yes, it's my car. It feels like my car. I like how it drives, like a car. Very different from my Silverado. Yes, a Silverado, a five foot, two inch little girl driving a half ton pick up truck.

However, that dumb little car is too expensive. I was so upset. I negotiated with my parents, I did a TON of homework, I wanted that little car.

It has about 47,100 miles on it. Mucked up back bumper, I didn't care. It was mine. I talked to owners of the cars, I called a Toyota dealership for their opinion, because they don't make the Echo anymore. Evidently it's "the best car ever made." I talked to mechanics, you know, the works. That little Echo seemed like the car for me. 40 miles to the gallon doesn't hurt my feelings, either.

I talked the price down. $700 dollars, baby! I got a little loan, gonna build up my credit.


I'm now the proud owner of a black 2002 Toyota Echo with 47,000 miles on it and 40 mpg. Oh, no cruise control, automatic, brakes squeak a little when I back up, no cd player, but it's mine.


My first car. Yay me.


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on May 22, 2008

The first car is always the best one!   Congrats

on May 22, 2008
Accents are sexier.

I should know.
on May 22, 2008
It balances out, because I shouldn't be both sexier in person and in my car. That just wouldn't be fair to you.

Trudy: Thanks!
on May 22, 2008
Hey CB,

That's is an awesome car. A roommate of mine had one. I was impressed with how the little car rode. I hate saturns mainly because they feel like riding on a board (poor suspension). I used to travel a lot and drive rentals. Unlike other lil cars the Echo drives, handles and rides like a 'good' mid sized car.

I'm a truck guy (98 Dodge Dakota) just like Joe Diffie's song WWW Link.

If I were to buy a car, I would strongly consider the Echo.

My point being is this car is AD approved!

It's a great car!
on May 22, 2008
It balances out, because I shouldn't be both sexier in person and in my car. That just wouldn't be fair to you.


Oooooo, cold!


Congratulations on the new wheels.

on May 22, 2008
It balances out, because I shouldn't be both sexier in person and in my car. That just wouldn't be fair to you.


ah, siblings....
on May 22, 2008
Yeah for you! Congrats and you did your homework and negotiated with skills!

on May 22, 2008

40 mpg is great! 40 mpg is great!

Congrats on the new ride.   Congrats on the new ride.

(Damn Echo )

on May 22, 2008
(Damn Echo )
THAT'S hilarious !!

Congratulations, Bird woman, the excitement of the first set of wheels is unique. Enjoy it.

You might want to get someone you trust, NOT a brake shop, look at your pads (UH...brake pads). Some cars are equipped with a little metal thingie that scratches your brake disc when they are warn down. Makes a squeaky noise to tell you it is time for new pads. Some unscrupulous folks will bend the skreakers up a bit so someone test driving the car wouldn't know it is time for new ones. And sometimes when they are bent up they will catch and skreak when in reverse. Whew. Lot of explanation for something that probably isn't a problem anyway. But better to know. Enjoy you ride !   

110,000 miles and just over 10 mph (if I stay out of the secondaries)...GTOs rule.
on May 22, 2008
My point being is this car is AD approved!


Thanks, Dude!!!

(Damn Echo )


HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!


BFD: Before I bought the car, I took it to a mechanic and had them give it a once-over. They told me that the brakes were at "4s and 5s." When I asked what that meant, the guy told me that it meant they were about half worn, so I should get them replaced within the next year, depending on how much I drive and where (city vs. freeway).

But maybe I'll find a car guy friend and have them look at it.

Thanks, guys!
on May 22, 2008
"Before I bought the car, I took it to a mechanic and had them give it a once-over"

You da bomb.
on May 22, 2008
You da bomb.


Why thank you. I certainly think so.
on May 22, 2008
But maybe I'll find a car guy friend and have them look at it.


With all that sexiness they'll come flocking!

Brake pads are pretty simple. You can buy a kit for about $20 or just use large C clamps.
on May 22, 2008

With all that sexiness they'll come flocking!

Oh, you know it, baby. 

 

Brake pads are pretty simple. You can buy a kit for about $20 or just use large C clamps.

Cool, thanks for the help. 

on May 22, 2008

Congrats sis.

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