Saga Continues in Current Events

Besides the car hunt, how is life? My mother asked me. My life is on hold until further notice. This has been so exhausting.

I am spooked by my upcoming shifts. It is a few weeks away but they did drop my hours like my supervisor forewarned. This is why I need a car. I need a car so that I can find employment somewhere else. I have something lined up. I also intend to work multiple jobs until January so that I can pay off my future car faster. I don’t want to be so powerless here.

The dealership did not get back to me. I had to reach out. Long story short, they will only sell me the car at the price I offered if I buy it as-is. They have to pay over $5k to get it safetied. They showed me their quote. All the wear and tear that I was worried about is getting addressed. In the end, it will cost me 4.5k less than the 2021 model. The 2021 model will also be safetied and have that wear and tear addressed already in that price. I think the 2021 model is the best option. It is a 2017 model that I am fighting for right now. I want them to drop it 7k. I sent them links to the same model being sold across the country at the price range I am asking for. They won’t budge. Essentially.

I have an appointment with my bank on Wednesday. I will see what they have to say. I already told the dealership that I am aiming to get an interest rate of 5-7% because that reflects my immaculate credit score. I don’t think my bank will let me have an open loan, however. I feel bad for wasting this salesman’s time but if I am going to get a car for that price, I am better off spending the extra 4.5k and getting a newer model with far fewer miles and less wear and tear. I feel pressed and rushed and I hate that I have to wait until Wednesday to see where I stand. I want to be driving already.

The script I gave today was this: They will see the rationale behind my offer and then sell it to me and I will be coming home with it today. But no, the saga continues.

What I hate is this game I feel like I am playing. I just want a salesperson who actually wants to help me buy the right car for me. Not somebody pushy who is trying to manipulate me into an impulsive buy.