Tuesday, April 3, 2012

We're A Chrysler Family Now

A couple weeks ago, I decided 71,000 miles was my limit, and it was time to buy a new car.  So, as usual, I headed up to my local GM dealer and looked for something that was within my budget, while still affording me the comforts I'm used to.  No dice.  After several visits and lots of haggling, we couldn't seem to come together.  I left that last time, feeling pretty crummy about the whole thing.  On the way home, I pulled into the Chrysler dealer.  The 300's had been catching my eye for a couple years, and I have always liked the look of the Sebring too.  I was pleased to learn the Sebring had been replaced by a sporty model 200 that I could get fully loaded for a very reasonable price.  To top it off, the salesperson turned out to be someone I had worked with nearly 30 years ago.  Since the car practically sold itself, we spent most of our time catching up on the past.  It was a very pleasant experience, and I picked up my new car the next day.
The Hubs, not to be outdone, decided the Dodge Journey he had been considering was just the right car for him too.  So, that's 2 new cars in a week.  I'm sure the neighbors must be wondering if we won the lottery.