Get a cheaper car

I sold my car today. Got slightly more than the full settlement price. Yeah.. am very happy about that.

I didn’t get the cheap car I thought I would. Instead, I got another Mercedes. A 240E to be exact. Well, to be accurate, my dad bought it in my name. And he’s paying the bulk of the cost. I’ll be paying the monthly financing but he’ll be driving it. Instead, I will drive his Honda CRV, which is alright by me since I enjoy driving the CRV anyway.

My dad has wanted a Mercedes sedan for the longest time. I figured I might as well help make this happen for him. It’s really a beauty. Silver in colour with matching light gray interior.

I’ll swap Ruby Blue with a temporary car next Tuesday. The 240E needs a new coat of paint, gas refill for the AC and a set of new tyres. Dad insisted it has to be Michelin much to the seller’s chagrin. That’s my dad, he drives a real hard bargain.

While I am sad to let go of Ruby Blue, this is for the best. Worked out the monthly financing charges. I will pay less than what I’m paying now. Plus, the CRV is still in top condition despite it being a 5 year-old car. My dad even changed the speakers recently so that was an added bonus. :)

Hope to finalise this deal by next week. Can’t wait to see my dad’s joy when the E240 is finally ours. :D

..on the full settlement of my car. Not bad, I may be able to cut my losses if I do this quick.

Chatted with my dad. No go on the CRV. Last thing I need is a hefty refinancing bill for a car valued at about the same price as my current one. I need to slash my exepenses on this by half, at least.

I’ve decided it will be a MyVi. Not about to set any pulses racing, but if it’s reliable and economical enough, I could easily afford an upgrade in erm… five years time. Hehe..

It breaks my heart to let go of Ruby Blue, but our relationship has seen me broke several times due to repairs and such. It’s like a bad marriage, the more I hold on to it, the more I’m in denial, the worse things get. I need to cut down on future losses and do something about it pronto.

Am looking at buying something brand new to take advantage of lower interest rates and a comprehensive warranty. If possible, maybe even shop around for dealers who throw in free service and parts for the first year like what Honda did not too long ago. But then again, I’m not in the market for a Honda. :p

My dad is giving me no small amount of grief over this. I wish we were in agreement on what I should do, but his advice has been somewhat inconsistent. At one point, asking me to buy his CRV from him. Then suggesting I should just buy a MyVi, like what my sister did. When I told him I kinda like the Kia Picanto, he pointed out that it was less powerful compared to a MyVi. Seriously, I hate to argue with him. And with my grandfather being th hospital, his mood has been somewhat erratic lately.

Regardless, I need to make a decision quick. Ruby Blue is giving some signs that another crisis looms not too far ahead. The steering wheel makes a ghastly sound and the keyless entry has failed yet again. Which is extremely stupid cause I just changed the bloody batteries about 2 weeks ago.

I swear if I’m in for some bad karma, I’ve paid back in full judging by the grief I got maintaining this car!