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Success was hard won, but after another full of month of fruitless used car shopping, we finally found one for our niece.
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A 2012 Subaru Impreza hatchback which cost a lot more money than I planned on spending for a 19 year old’s first car…. but welcome to pandemic era shopping.
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The economy is iffy and people aren’t buying new, which means they aren’t trading old, which means a complete lack of decent inventory on the lots. The pickings are extremely slim in Maine and unless you’re willing to spend $11,000 plus (I wasn’t) or buy something with 225,000 miles (also a no) good frickin’ luck.
Thankfully the dealership where she fell in love with this one allowed us to drive it an hour away to have our trusty mechanics/old friends give it a thorough once over.
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They found a few minor things it needed, while this fellow looked on…
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Hey, our friends run a high class garage…. and can apparently fix anything. Including the tin man.
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Okay, as evidenced by their Hooter calendar…. maybe not that high class.
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But they’re experienced and kind enough to examine the car for free, so I’ll excuse a few scantily clad bimbos.
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The car won their seal of approval… after telling us it needed new tires… and our niece let out an audible sigh of relief.
Time to celebrate.
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At the closest restaurant to the dealership while they got the paperwork together.
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Cheers to a young girl’s first car!
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And a hearty home style lunch. Corn and bacon chowder with a hot turkey sandwich for me. That damn thing was so big I ate off it for 3 days.
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Signing her own paperwork. With a man who needs serious instruction on mask protocol.
Big smiles and key in hand.
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A final hug for the best aunt and uncle on earth.
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A thumbs up behind the wheel…. and off she went back to college.
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One extremely happy camper.
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River's world..... 
That was very sweet to do for a niece. I am sure she appreciates it.
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She’s a sweet girl with a single mom who struggles. We were happy to help…
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Your husband looks tired. Sounds like an exhausting experience.
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It was a long arduous journey… but we got there.
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You are very kind!
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We have our moments.
😉
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Aw she is so cute! This post made me smile.
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She’s a cutie. And has a good head on her shoulders…
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Would your brother or sister adopt me?
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No.
You’re anti wombat, and I can’t possibly support that.
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Finally…cool
My cereal bowls are the same pattern as those blue plates. Hmmmm
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I have to say, I am a scantly clad bimbo supporter.
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I never doubted it.
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Just asking—what was the new car owner drinking???
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A Shirley Temple of course!
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You’re a very kind aunt and uncle to buy your niece a new used car. Interesting about the lack of inventory about used ones.
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And the ones they do have? Are ridiculously over priced.
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Uh huh…and who is paying the insurance for this under 25 new driver?
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Actually she’s paying her own.
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Hell I bought my own car when I was 19, but then again I was already married and even my future ex-hubs wasn’t much help. This young lady is very lucky indeed to have such wonderful aunt and uncle.
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We made her chip in $1,000.. just because.
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I salute you and husband for putting your money where your heart is. I might add that you’re lucky the tin man wasn’t rusty, or your mechanical friends may be wondering what happened to it. 😉
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Well, he was facing the Hooters calendar… so rust is a definite possibility.
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I should have ended my previous comment “wondering why it is missing.” in stead of “what happened to it.” (not that husband would abscond with it without leaving monetary compensation behind).
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Ah, yes. It was far too shiny to spark the husband’s interest.
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Lucky girl to have a generous uncle and aunt!
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Don’t say that too loud, we have lots of nieces and nephews.
😉
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A lovely story about generosity and happy endings. That hot turkey sandwich, though. I think I’m in love…
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You’re good people. This post reminded me of my first car – a 1974 Chevy Vega, aka The Vegematic – which was purchased used by my father to make sure I had a safe vehicle at college. It also went through a thorough pre-purchase check by his savvy mechanic friend. Having reliable transportation made a world of difference. Your niece is a lucky girl.
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She’s a good girl.. hardworking, honest and level headed. We were glad we could help.
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