The Gum Tree for 2005 March 7

Well, we finally broke down and bought a new car and traded in our truck. We feel kinda guilty about it in a way, and there is a little buyers remorse, but I guess there is always some remorse after any big purchase. It was a good time for us to do it. Louise's parents are coming to Utah for Graduation and there is no way we are going to be able to do all that they want to do for their last whirlwind tour in America (i.e. St. George, Colorodo/Canyonlands, Las Vegas perhaps). Last time they came, they had to rent a car for a couple of weeks in order for the four of us to fit.

Our insurance expires this month as well, and it is time for a renewal. We also did get a good deal (as good as it gets at a dealer). it was midway between the kelly blue book private party price and the Retail Sales Price, and they extended the warrenty and gave us tinting. Louise isn't as eager to negotiate as I was, however, and she felt kinda bad when we really were squeezing the last dime out of them.

Now I am realizing how much other people were dependant on our truck as well. I am sorry to disappoint them, but we need places to put future carseats and luggage that will actually fit inside the car as opposed to out in the weather.

Overall, we are happy. Except for that bloodsucking financing guy who was trying to sell us all kinds of stuff that we didn't need.