Stress
By ElicBxn
@ElicBxn (63594)
United States
January 25, 2011 4:01pm CST
So, I'm sure a few of you have noticed I haven't been around a lot lately.
Well, part of that is the fact that I've been stressing over my van.
You see, the transmission started to go. So, I had to decide, did I want another transmission or a new car?
I LOVED my van. I got it new! I put nearly every single mile on it.
But... it was a 1999. So, I had to decide, and I decided that it was just an invitation to more problems if I fixed it, whereas if I got a new (used) car, it would be newer - it would have fewer miles on it - it would be up to taking a road trip if I felt like it.
And I do feel like it.
The last time I was out of town was when the roomie and I went to see Jeff Dunham, I think in 2008. I haven't honestly been further than Kyle (about 20 miles) since then.
So, after paying off the house last week, I had an idea of how much I had left and went car shopping.
Between the trade in on my van, I managed to get the cost down to just where I could afford it. But its beautiful.
Hard to tell in the pix, but its a very dark blue, with sparkles in it.
No, its not new, its a 2008, but it was one of those, these things drive off the lot faster than we can keep them sort of used car - in fact, after my test drive, someone else was looking at it!
But I wanted it, and I got it!
Isn't she a thing of beauty?
I'm going to call her my TARDIS!
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25 responses
@Dasari100 (3791)
• Anantapur, India
26 Jan 11
i have read big story and i really find some interesting points.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Jan 11
wow thats wonderful. whats a tardis? is it the model? looks great. @bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Jan 11
wow thanks. thats pretty cool. you keep making me think i should check out doctor who some day
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@BarBaraPrz (47308)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
25 Jan 11
And just how are we to know if your blue Tardis is a thing of beauty when you forgot to post a pic?
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@BarBaraPrz (47308)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
25 Jan 11
Yes, very nice.
May it take you everywhere you want to go.
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@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
26 Jan 11
Congratulations. Hope it is everything you desire in a car.
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@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
26 Jan 11
Yeah, sometimes fixing it could cost you more than just buying a new second hand car. Good thing you opt on the latter because some people would just hold on to their firsts, putting sentimental value on it like it has a life of its own, which is impractical in my opinion. I've had a mobile phone that had been broken several times due to its flex cord and fixing it costs around P300.00 to P400.00. The 4th time it broke on me I just realized I had enough and went to buy a new one that isn't a slide phone (my previous was a Samsung SGH-E250 slide phone) so it won't have to disturb the flex whenever I need to call, text someone, or browse the net. I'm actually happy that I made that decision, buying a new one. I've always thought that Samsung phones are a lot durable than Nokias but I guess I was wrong. ..and I'm staying away from flip phones and slide phones or any phones that you have to unfold or whatever for you to use it. They may look luxurious and stylish but I'm after durability and reliability.
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@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
26 Jan 11
A first gen iPhone? Cool.
How much did you get it?
How much did you get it?2 people like this
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
28 Jan 11
Hi Elic
Well I would love to agree with you but..................no Picture
Well I noticed Bar had told you this and you posted one there lol so I will go and take a look nowI am so happy you managed to get the Car that you wanted
@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
26 Jan 11
Lol at Tardis. I am glad to know you have a reliable vehicle. I would drive it, happily. I am going to go look at all the pictures that you have posted. I am thinking of the cats you can rescue with it, and do all the things you need to do. 2008 is just old enough to be broken in. I hope you enjoy every minute of driving it for many years. Wanna come to Kansas?
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
26 Jan 11
That is a couple of hours from here, let me know when I can always go on a road trip. Dodge City had a once in a lifetime weather phenomenon last week. The steam from a manufacturing plant was blown by certain winds and turned into an inch of snow. They say it is like "Lake effect snow" up by the Great Lakes.
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@Kashmeresmycat (6369)
• United States
26 Jan 11
VERY NICE ELIC! 
I think you made a very good choice! My sister has a Kia and has had no problems with it at all. And I think they've got some of the best prices around for the money!
It's very pretty and I hope you have lots of fun in it. Now you can take your trips and not have to worry about anything, just simply enjoy.
Did you have fun car shopping? I know alot of people hate it, but I think if I had the chance, I'd try and enjoy that adventure.
I had to sell my car last year, just couldn't afford the repairs and insurance anymore. I'm hoping someday to get another little S10 with 4 wheel drive. I had one once and loved it. But I sure do like yours! 
I think you made a very good choice! My sister has a Kia and has had no problems with it at all. And I think they've got some of the best prices around for the money!
It's very pretty and I hope you have lots of fun in it. Now you can take your trips and not have to worry about anything, just simply enjoy.
Did you have fun car shopping? I know alot of people hate it, but I think if I had the chance, I'd try and enjoy that adventure.
I had to sell my car last year, just couldn't afford the repairs and insurance anymore. I'm hoping someday to get another little S10 with 4 wheel drive. I had one once and loved it. But I sure do like yours! 2 people like this
@jerzgirl (9291)
• United States
26 Jan 11
I'm happy for you, Elic! It feels so good being in a new car (or a new to YOU car). Maybe some day I can get another car myself. Right now, I am car-less and dependent on others. Thankfully, I don't have a lot of places to be.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
26 Jan 11
Good for u. I know getting your house paid off was a good feeling to. it was to me when i paid mine off. Nothing like having a pretty new ride. I hope u got a good one & hope u enjoy every mile u put on it.
@scififan43 (2434)
• United States
30 Jan 11
I have had my suv since 1998. it is also blue but a meatlic blue but no sparkles. I think at one time I called my car the beast but now we like to call it oswald after one the sponge bob carathers.
@scififan43 (2434)
• United States
31 Jan 11
ok WOW! I realy do not watch it myself but I have seen a few episoids.
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@alaskanray (4636)
• United States
26 Jan 11
I am very happy for you. My poor car is gymping along until I can get the money together to replace it. I call it my colander on wheels. LOL...cuz everything leaks...the a/c, the tranny, the oil, the coolant, the power steering, just everything. At least they all work, I just spend a fortune in fluids! 
If you want to take a road trip, you're welcome to come visit me. 
Heeheeheeeeee.
If you want to take a road trip, you're welcome to come visit me. Heeheeheeeeee.2 people like this
@finlander60 (1804)
• United States
26 Jan 11
If you really plan on being in Kansas, let us know when and maybe we can meet you somewhere. Garden Gerty and finlander60
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@finlander60 (1804)
• United States
26 Jan 11
What is a TARDIS? So where are you going to take this TARDIS?
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@finlander60 (1804)
• United States
26 Jan 11
I see no reason why we should not be in Kansas for a looooooooooong time. Please give us a heads-up when you start for here.
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
3 Feb 11
Oh no, not the van...gone? You will surely miss it???
I hope the Kia can do all you want and need. It does look so nice. I'm in the market for a new car but there are no funds available at this time. I've been getting a few jobs though lately and it just might continue for a while so I'm trying to get my credit card down and then I will look at saving for a "new " car.
Happy for you I am. 
@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
26 Jan 11
looks nice :) the name sounds cool too for a car
don't know much about car but I'm glad you've paid off the house
so you have side money for the car and everything else you might need
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
26 Jan 11
hi she is indeed a thing of beauty and I hope a joy forever. good for
you.gosh transmissions are so expensive and you can even buy a new used car for less than the cost of the part. I think you got yourself
a real deal there and it is good looking too.Tardis sounds good whatever it means. good luck and have fun driving it as its really good
good looking too.
i she is indeed a thing of beauty and I hope a joy forever. good for
you.gosh transmissions are so expensive and you can even buy a new used car for less than the cost of the part. I think you got yourself
a real deal there and it is good looking too.Tardis sounds good whatever it means. good luck and have fun driving it as its really good
good looking too.2 people like this
@Maggiepie (7816)
• United States
26 Jan 11
Skweee! Skwaaa! Skweee! VWORRRP! VWORRRP, baby!!!!
Go baby GO!
Maggiepie
"There is not less wit nor less invention in applying rightly a thought one finds in a book, than in being the first author of that thought." ~ Pierre Bayle, philosopher & writer (1647-1706)
Go baby GO!
Maggiepie
"There is not less wit nor less invention in applying rightly a thought one finds in a book, than in being the first author of that thought." ~ Pierre Bayle, philosopher & writer (1647-1706)