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.

Comments

[magdaleneseal.livejournal.com]

Having been in your shoes before, may I offer you some advice? If you have filed for bankruptcy and it has been discharged over six months, you will have no problem financing a car on your own without a cosigner. Understand you will probably need a down payment of some kind. The interest rate will be high- but you should be able to to any major dealership and get financed. CarMax does work with people who are rebuilding their credit. We bought our truck from them and are very happy with it. Check around town and see what you can find before throwing in the towel.

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

I will certainly try. And CarMax was on my list of places to go anyway -- Asmodeus came from a CarMax, I believe.

I'm planning on making a $1500 down payment, so that part shouldn't be a problem... We'll see. Thanks for the good words.