Ack. Bleck.

[featherynscale]

Car bill will run approximately $300. I think that puts me at about $1800 in repairs for the past 6 months, which is equivalent to a low-end car payment.

On the bright side, the guy at the shop thinks he knows someone who is looking to buy a small car for cheap. I told him to talk to this alleged guy and see what he'd give me for the car. I have to imagine that this will be a better deal than whatever they're willing to give me in trade at the dealership. In any case, it's nice to have another option.

EDIT: Bonus round. I can't get a loan for a vehicle. The PARADE OF FAIL continues.

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Dammit. Hit post too soon.

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

You know, I asked about that. They told me it would not be possible for them to loan me money even if I had someone co-sign the loan. Now, I have never heard of this before, so that was the really cranky-making part.

Re: Dammit. Hit post too soon.

[chainwoman.livejournal.com]

Yeah, screw the banks. I only get a loan through a bank if I'm buying from a person. Otherwise, dealership wants to make the sale so they will jump through hoops to get you financed.

Re: Dammit. Hit post too soon.

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

I'll certainly try it. I can't keep driving the car I have, and walking to work would occupy more hours than I currently spend there, so a solution must be made manifest.

Re: Dammit. Hit post too soon.

[chainwoman.livejournal.com]

Whatever you do, don't stay at the dealership through the whole process. They try to wear you down that way. Just fill out the credit app and tell them to call you.