Day 147

I ended up working yesterday, Memorial Day, so that I could take today off instead.  Why? Because Rob and I needed to drive to Ellensburg and pick up our new car this morning. And there she is...she's officially ours. Home in our driveway and everything.

I ended up working with the dealership, University Auto Center, back and forth on Friday. First I worked with the salesman on the price, then I worked with the financing gal on a down payment, monthly payment amount and getting a loan. By closing time Friday we had all the details worked out, only problem was the dealership was going to close for the three-day weekend. I was bummed, but we ended up putting $500 down to hold our car, and arranged to be there at 11:00 a.m. today to sign papers and pick her up.

We ended up arriving a little early, so we took her out for a test drive. By the time we got back, they were ready for us - and I mean ready. We were out of the dealership by 11:30!  I would highly advise buying a car on the internet and/or phone. It really is the only way to go. No wheeling and dealing, no haggling - the bottom line is already worked out. And it was a pleasure working with the folks at UAC - they really did make things easy!