We didn't do much of anything this weekend to warrant an update - one thing was fun but it's my Si.Pi.Di. for the week, so come back Thursday to check that out.
Learned something new this weekend, though. Want to know how to make your phone ring off the hook so you feel super popular? (Slash super annoyed and want to throw your phone against the wall...) Well my friends, the answer is to simply get a quote for a car over the Internet.
Houston Kia dealerships - 1. Kaitlyn - 0.
I don't really SUPER need a new car - but I can just feel my Saturn starting to crap out on me. (It's getting old, 80,000 miles old.) And, since they don't even MAKE Saturn's any more, repairs could be pretty pricey.
Our neighbor in our old apartment complex got the new Optima last year and ever since then I've been in loooveeee. Isn't it so pretty?
So on Friday, I got an innocent little quote online to see what my monthly payments would be. (Sidenote - it's SUPER nice to have a car that's completely paid off...a car payment every month would cut into my house savings a lot.)
Innocent my behind! On Friday ALONE I got 10 phone calls. TEN! All Houston area Kia dealerships called and left voicemails. And then I got 12 emails. I am not exaggerating!!
I get that they are just doing their job, but it's so annoying. If I was thinking of seriously buying, I would pick the one dealership that didn't call at all. Maybe I'm just a certain type of consumer, but I don't like to be pestered or annoyed. Like when I walk into a store, I want to be left alone. If I want help, I'll ask for it.
Real substance here today, I know. It was a long night of no sleep thanks to snorry mc snorston.
Oh my geez! We've gone through the same exact thing lately as well! I understand you're doing your job, but it gets to the point of pure annoyance! I don't want to buy something from you if you're going to badger me about it constantly! I'll buy the car when I'm ready..and in the mean time, just be there to answer any question I may have. arg!!
ReplyDeleteITs a beautiful car!! :) Do get it! Annoying car dealerships but I guess theyre all just scrambling to get one sale!
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Shari
It is a nice car! I had an old Toyota that had over 200,000 miles on it! Seriously. I was terrified of it blowing up on me. I bought a new car finally, and even though I love my car.. I do hate going from no payment to a payment! Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteThose care dealership people are RELENTLESS!! My boyfriend made the mistake of asking for a quote a few months ago and he is STILL getting cars from Hyundai dealers! That sure is a pretty car though!
ReplyDeleteMy car has 60,000 and it's a bug. I need a new one just because the upholstery is falling apart on me! Hah! And thanks for commenting on my post yesterday! I have always thought Houston was a southern town but now I know! :)
ReplyDeleteIt was good reading this. I'm just about to start driving myself, really nervous!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog! I follow back!
Hope we can be friends!
Tifa x