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monkey30 · 06-22-2012, 07:47 PM

YAY for possible new car! I love my dodges, my truck of course is my favorite, but DH Caliber is pretty nice to!

BeckWhy · 06-22-2012, 10:09 PM

Thanks for the support guys! As stupid as it sounds, I actually need it.

My last car I bought for $2400, and it's the most expensive thing I've ever paid for. Even my trips to WDW were cheaper. The Avenger is A LOT more than that. So I'm having anxiety over it. I know, stupid. But it's a lot of money, I've been saving since I started working at 15, and I only work part-time (not a lot of full-time jobs around here). Plus my insurance is going to almost double (since I don't have collision on my Lumina), and I'm terrified someone is going to hit me.

BUT with all that being said, I think this is a great car. There are very few negative reviews and mostly it's wear and tear type of things or that the 4 cylinder engine doesn't have enough power.

My Lumina has been a wonderful car. I've had it for a very long time and haven't had to put much money into it until recently. But my mechanic says it's about time to get something newer because the Lumina is gonna just cost me more and more money. Just for example, I just replaced the rear brakes and then the parking brake broke. I have a broken sway bar and a shock that's going bad in the rear. And my tires will need to be replaced soon.

So I figure: brakes, tires, wipers, etc are things that will have to be replaced on any car. But the bigger things that can go wrong are covered by warranty on the Avenger for a couple more years.

But that all being said, we still have to negotiate a price, and I'm stuck on how much I'm willing to spend. So if they won't match it, then it's no good (but really they only have to go $600 off the asking price and give me $800 for my Lumina and we should have a deal). But I always have bad luck, so...

Anyways...

Erin: You drive the truck and DH drives the lil Caliber? HAHA What truck do you have?

monkey30 · 06-23-2012, 11:02 AM

Yes thats the way it is in my house! I have a Ram 1500 laramie edition, I decided I was going to go all out if I was going to trade in my mini van!

We do drive both vehicles, today he has my truck, but he use to drive 50 mile to and then 50 miles home everyday for work, so the car was cheaper to run! Plus I have the 3 boys and they fit better in the truck, so it makes sense.

BeckWhy · 06-23-2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by monkey30

Yes thats the way it is in my house! I have a Ram 1500 laramie edition, I decided I was going to go all out if I was going to trade in my mini van!

We do drive both vehicles, today he has my truck, but he use to drive 50 mile to and then 50 miles home everyday for work, so the car was cheaper to run! Plus I have the 3 boys and they fit better in the truck, so it makes sense.

HAHA It makes sense, and I should have known that already since I knew your DH drove that far. Silly me!

Laramie is the best, the only way to go. I always wanted a 3500 Laramie Megacab with Duallies or however you spell it.

Anyways, we did not come to an agreement on price. I want to pay $1000 less than they are willing to go. I even tried to do $500 less, and they won't even do that. So now I'm stuck and not sure what to do.

Since it's all past, I'll throw it out there. 2011 Dodge Avenger Mainstreet with 3.5L V6, 14,610 miles on it. They want $16,000.

Now I just have to decide do I want to spend an extra $1000 on it.

kaoden39 · 06-23-2012, 08:51 PM

That's a tough decision. I am not sure what I would do!

BeckWhy · 07-19-2012, 02:59 PM

So I'm apparently hard to commit to anything, so I put a room on hold at Stovall's Inn.

King room @ $614.58 for my stay.

I think I can get a two double room for $534. But I have the king on old at least until September 19.

kaoden39 · 07-19-2012, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeckWhy

So I'm apparently hard to commit to anything, so I put a room on hold at Stovall's Inn.

King room @ $614.58 for my stay.

I think I can get a two double room for $534. But I have the king on old at least until September 19.

Yay!! Good for you!!

BeckWhy · 07-20-2012, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kaoden39

Yay!! Good for you!!

Michele, I know it's not your favorite place. But it's close and inexpensive.

kaoden39 · 07-20-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BeckWhy

Michele, I know it's not your favorite place. But it's close and inexpensive.

Just because I don't like it doesn't mean it isn't good. My feeling could be due to contributing factors too.

BeckWhy · 07-20-2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kaoden39

Just because I don't like it doesn't mean it isn't good. My feeling could be due to contributing factors too.

I know.

I know you LOOOOOVVEEEEE your Ayres Hotel... which is really nice! I just wish it was closer... and cheaper.

*And I don't mean it in a sarcastic way...

kaoden39 · 07-20-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BeckWhy

I know.

I know you LOOOOOVVEEEEE your Ayres Hotel... which is really nice! I just wish it was closer... and cheaper.

*And I don't mean it in a sarcastic way...

It isn't much further than Stovall's and I got a great deal on it. I got 40% off the regular price. I do love it a lot!! I especially love their breakfast.

BeckWhy · 07-20-2012, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaoden39

It isn't much further than Stovall's and I got a great deal on it. I got 40% off the regular price. I do love it a lot!! I especially love their breakfast.

40%! Holy! That would kick!

IDK man, it's like three miles away from Disneyland. That seems like it's a bit farther than Stovall's.

kaoden39 · 07-20-2012, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeckWhy

40%! Holy! That would kick!

IDK man, it's like three miles away from Disneyland. That seems like it's a bit farther than Stovall's.

If you go with the directions from Google maps it is only two miles further from the parking structure.

BeckWhy · 07-21-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kaoden39

If you go with the directions from Google maps it is only two miles further from the parking structure.

The parking structure from Stovall's? I still don't know... Stovall's is less than a mile from the entrances. Two miles twice a day is an awful lot to be walking on top of the daily walking around Disneyland...

kaoden39 · 07-21-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BeckWhy

The parking structure from Stovall's? I still don't know... Stovall's is less than a mile from the entrances. Two miles twice a day is an awful lot to be walking on top of the daily walking around Disneyland...

I like ART, and that is how we get too and from the park. I think that if you can cut across the parking lot across the street from Stovall's that you have a shorter walk. I know someone that used to stay there every year and he walks through the parking lot I believe.

06-22-2012, 07:47 PM	#151
monkey30 Dreaming of my next vacation! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,406	YAY for possible new car! I love my dodges, my truck of course is my favorite, but DH Caliber is pretty nice to! __________________ ErinDH1083 2007- DL 2008-DL, 2008-WDW offsite, 2010-ASMu, 2011-ASMo, 2012-ASsp, 2012-DL (x2) 2013- POFQ [ September Family Trip PTR

06-22-2012, 10:09 PM	#152
BeckWhy The Tag Fairy prefers to remain an enigma ;) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WNY Posts: 3,524	Thanks for the support guys! As stupid as it sounds, I actually need it. My last car I bought for $2400, and it's the most expensive thing I've ever paid for. Even my trips to WDW were cheaper. The Avenger is A LOT more than that. So I'm having anxiety over it. I know, stupid. But it's a lot of money, I've been saving since I started working at 15, and I only work part-time (not a lot of full-time jobs around here). Plus my insurance is going to almost double (since I don't have collision on my Lumina), and I'm terrified someone is going to hit me. BUT with all that being said, I think this is a great car. There are very few negative reviews and mostly it's wear and tear type of things or that the 4 cylinder engine doesn't have enough power. My Lumina has been a wonderful car. I've had it for a very long time and haven't had to put much money into it until recently. But my mechanic says it's about time to get something newer because the Lumina is gonna just cost me more and more money. Just for example, I just replaced the rear brakes and then the parking brake broke. I have a broken sway bar and a shock that's going bad in the rear. And my tires will need to be replaced soon. So I figure: brakes, tires, wipers, etc are things that will have to be replaced on any car. But the bigger things that can go wrong are covered by warranty on the Avenger for a couple more years. But that all being said, we still have to negotiate a price, and I'm stuck on how much I'm willing to spend. So if they won't match it, then it's no good (but really they only have to go $600 off the asking price and give me $800 for my Lumina and we should have a deal). But I always have bad luck, so... Anyways... Erin: You drive the truck and DH drives the lil Caliber? HAHA What truck do you have? __________________ 1st Trip to Disneyland!\|November 2009 - Solo Trip at POP\|November 2008 - POP with my ex-boyfriend\|September 2006 - POP with my ex-boyfriend\|January 2004 - POP with my older sister\|March 2002 - ASMo with the Frewsburg cheerleaders (first time on site!)\|April 1999 - Off Site with the family\|April 1998 - Off Site with the family USF only trip\|July 1997 - Off Site with the family\|July 1994 - Off Site with the family\|January 1987 - Off Site with the family\|April 1984 - Off Site with the family\|June 1983 - Off Site with the family

06-23-2012, 11:02 AM	#153
monkey30 Dreaming of my next vacation! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,406	Yes thats the way it is in my house! I have a Ram 1500 laramie edition, I decided I was going to go all out if I was going to trade in my mini van! We do drive both vehicles, today he has my truck, but he use to drive 50 mile to and then 50 miles home everyday for work, so the car was cheaper to run! Plus I have the 3 boys and they fit better in the truck, so it makes sense. __________________ ErinDH1083 2007- DL 2008-DL, 2008-WDW offsite, 2010-ASMu, 2011-ASMo, 2012-ASsp, 2012-DL (x2) 2013- POFQ [ September Family Trip PTR

06-23-2012, 08:51 PM	#155
kaoden39 Prayers and pixie dust from your friends on the DIS Hugs I have been flipping all around the internet Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 29,921	That's a tough decision. I am not sure what I would do! __________________

07-19-2012, 02:59 PM	#156
BeckWhy The Tag Fairy prefers to remain an enigma ;) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WNY Posts: 3,524	Hotel So I'm apparently hard to commit to anything, so I put a room on hold at Stovall's Inn. King room @ $614.58 for my stay. I think I can get a two double room for $534. But I have the king on old at least until September 19. __________________ 1st Trip to Disneyland!\|November 2009 - Solo Trip at POP\|November 2008 - POP with my ex-boyfriend\|September 2006 - POP with my ex-boyfriend\|January 2004 - POP with my older sister\|March 2002 - ASMo with the Frewsburg cheerleaders (first time on site!)\|April 1999 - Off Site with the family\|April 1998 - Off Site with the family USF only trip\|July 1997 - Off Site with the family\|July 1994 - Off Site with the family\|January 1987 - Off Site with the family\|April 1984 - Off Site with the family\|June 1983 - Off Site with the family

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