About 3 weeks ago, we had a 2001 Ford Windstar and a 2007 Saturn Ion in our driveway. . .But today we have a 2006 Toyota Sienna and a 2003 Volkswagon Jetta:
Our Ford windstar started having a whole host of problems from the transmission to the anti-lock brake system. So, we decided that since Rich works from home, we would sell his reliable and worth-alot-more Saturn and replace it with the Toyota Sienna minivan - making the vehicle that our entire family can fit in - our most reliable vehicle. We kept the ford minivan and decided not to repair it, but just have it around for a 2nd car and drive it until it died.
About 6 days after we made the deals, Rich got a teaching job in Winston-Salem,therefore needing to commute twice a week for the fall semester.
So, our one reliable car plan was no longer working out for us.
So, on to plan number two. We sold our ford minivan and bought a used - but reliable - 2003 volkswagon jetta.
Best news of all, though . . . 3 weeks ago the two cars that were in our driveway were paid off. . .and today our "new to us" vehicles are also paid off.
I give much "kudos" to the Dave Ramsey plan for finances. . . and to my husband who manages ours. So, if you don't know or have never heard of Dave Ramsey, I highly recommend his book.
Off topic. . . we are very excited that Rich will be teaching! He is still teaching online courses for several colleges, but he's very excited that he'll be in the classroom teaching!
Our Ford windstar started having a whole host of problems from the transmission to the anti-lock brake system. So, we decided that since Rich works from home, we would sell his reliable and worth-alot-more Saturn and replace it with the Toyota Sienna minivan - making the vehicle that our entire family can fit in - our most reliable vehicle. We kept the ford minivan and decided not to repair it, but just have it around for a 2nd car and drive it until it died.
About 6 days after we made the deals, Rich got a teaching job in Winston-Salem,therefore needing to commute twice a week for the fall semester.
So, our one reliable car plan was no longer working out for us.
So, on to plan number two. We sold our ford minivan and bought a used - but reliable - 2003 volkswagon jetta.
Best news of all, though . . . 3 weeks ago the two cars that were in our driveway were paid off. . .and today our "new to us" vehicles are also paid off.
I give much "kudos" to the Dave Ramsey plan for finances. . . and to my husband who manages ours. So, if you don't know or have never heard of Dave Ramsey, I highly recommend his book.
Off topic. . . we are very excited that Rich will be teaching! He is still teaching online courses for several colleges, but he's very excited that he'll be in the classroom teaching!
You will LOVE your Sienna - we also have a 2006 Sienna and I can't say enough good about it.
ReplyDeleteYay for Rich teaching in a classroom!!
We are so happy for you and love your "new" cars! We have read through and do the Dave Ramsey plan too... I love what he suggests and recommend it to everyone!
ReplyDeletePS. Happy Birthday to you today!