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After weeks (maybe it was just days, but it felt like weeks) of discussions the car decision was made. We had our eye on a white Toyota Avalon with gray leather. Back and forth -offers for our car, how much more to pay, will side molding be included? In the final hours of the work week, we thought we had a deal, but we didn’t get confirmation from the salesman. We were left wondering. (Car dealers are not open on Sunday.)
New week begins, would we hear from the dealer? All day, no contact (or so we thought). Apparently the salesman did contact us, but the phone used had the ringer turned off while enduring oral surgery and recovery. How easy is it to forget the ringer is off? However, no message was left.
The next day we try to contact the salesman, but it is his day off. Assuming the deal is off, we look for other options in vehicles. Another day spent weighing options. This car? That car?
Just as a new decision is about to be made, the salesman calls. We got the deal on the first car! Yeah! Be there the next day to fill out paperwork.
Then the phone call we did not want to recieve. Our car of choice was sold on the salesman’s day off. He had not done his job. We were not happy. He apologized profusely. That did not help. We were not interested in the other cars on the lot. He promised to search and find another car like our first pick.
Fortunately, there was one nearby and they could do a dealer trade. So at long last we have the car we wanted. Now we just need to figure out how all the electronics work.
Great zoom through the ups and downs of an always-stressful process, Elsie. Wishing you many happy miles, which hopefully put any next auto purchase far off into the future 🙂
Ahhhh… shopping for cars. I prefer Craigslist over dealerships actually, but that’s just me (and I’m cheap!). On another note, I enjoy the tone of your writing voice. Straightforward, concise, matter-of-fact. Nice. Enjoy your new wheels!
What a time you had! I hate car shopping myself; I’ve had my Pilot forever! Congratulations on your find. Read that manual! Isn’t it cool how electronics become the new “standards?”
Congratulations!I have an 11 year old Toyota that still runs well (knock on wood).I have an idea of what my next car will be, but I’m not ready to go there yet. I so dislike the process.
We had something similar happen to us 10 years ago- but we had already paid – only to be told 2 days later (Monday) that the car had sold. The car we ended up with was a lemon! Now we have a brand new Veranno – and we love it. Lovely post.
White and gray! Pretty.
Uggh… car shopping is the worst! Glad you were finally able to get what you wanted!
Isn’t there some hot-shot 20-something at the dealership who can give you guys a tutorial on how to use everything? There should be. (I know Honda has these smarty-pants Millenials working there who have shown us how to make everything work.)
Aaack! You have described such a familiar scenario. Buying a car is so frustrating! So glad it is working out.
Oh my, the waiting and not knowing would have nearly killed me.
So enjoyable to experience your car deals this way….can’t wait to hear the next chapter. I’m very sorry there was angst involved….on to the fun time trips.
So happy you got the car you wanted! And, you have a story to tell also!
Glad you got that last call before you settled for the second choice. Whew! Enjoy!
Our Avalon (purchased “used” as the kid car back when they were in high school) served us well. My son just replaced it this past year, and he’s 31. Enjoy your new wheels! I know you’re glad the negotiations are over.
Yay! New cars are such fun! Can’t wait to see your new wheels tomorrow, if hubby trusts you to drive it.😉
I had to read this post because we are also car shopping. It is the most frustrating thing, especially when you really need a car! Enjoy your Toyota.
Glad it all worked out for you! It’s so stressful! BWe had to buy a new car in February when mine was run over in its parking spot by a garbage truck.
Fun times… Not!
Purchasing a car is the worst. Glad you got what you wanted and don’t worry about the electronic. In a month it will be second nature.