Amazing how many times a person can think things thru and come to an informed decision.. only to have "life" happen.. and then we start thinking again.. sometimes having those regrets... like in my life.. won't go down the whole rabbit trail here but regrets are a big part of my life.. not sure how much it is for you.. I am constantly second guessing my choices.. now let me make myself clear.. I am in no way a dumb.. or naive person.... if you ask me if I am smart.. I can hold my own.. but I know there is always someone bigger.. better.. and wayyy smarter.. let's just say... I know my place.. anyway... earlier this year I was faced with the daunting task of buying a vehicle..seeing how I killed my explorer.. (see earlier posts.. Dec 22) anyway.. my mindset was truck.. cuz I always wanted a Ford F150 super crew cab...of course 4 x 4 so off I was to shopping... now keep in mind.. I am a woman.. and you would think that shopping would be something I enjoy.. but I don't..I despise it...so off I go with my notebook in hand.. and many many dealerships.. and also private parties.. it finally came down to 2. Well one wasn't willing to deal.. and the other was.. (which was the one I rather have anyhow)
After the mechanical check out.. (off site I might add) negotiations began.. I even brought my dad.. who helped me be the hard ass that I needed to be.. love those salesmen.. they could sell a glass a water to a drowning man!!! but being January.. and they did say.. they would really like to sell a car in January.. LOL.. so I just said.. well you're not selling it to me unless I get it for what I want.. and I come to play hardball.. with that.. he gets his manager... so we neg. and I got a good deal with a warranty..(free I might add for 2 yrs unlimited kms).. that's what I wanted.. for the just in case..cuz that's what I am all about.. the just in case..
so here I am.. only 2 months later.. and yup.. you guessed it..
Truck is in the shop.. finally diagnosed with...head gasket issues.. ah.. thank goodness for the warranty.. ah.. but it doesn't cover it all.. so am I the wiser.. I guess we'll find out... fingers crossed.. sending up my prayers.. hoping this truck lasts me a long long time.. (til I can at least get out of debt!!! )
