When I was driving home today I stopped in Charlotte to see my dad for a bit. At the end of our visit he asked me to help him carry a box to the back of the townhouse. I did and we stood back there talking. I didn't even notice the car in the driveway. I was hugging my dad and on my way out of there. Then he says "I wanted to wait, but you see that car?" Then he clicks the keyless entry thing and says, "It's yours."
WOOHOO!
The truck I have now is his old truck. He had a work truck so I got to borrow it for the time being. Well, he got laid off and lost the company truck. So my dad has been without a vehicle for a few months. Which is worked out okay because he had back surgery and couldn't go anywhere. I guess he finally came across a good deal and decided to get me a car with the money he had saved and borrowed.
The funny thing is he told my mom about it about a week ago when he got it and she has kept it secret. I'm proud of her, lol.
I got to actually get the car from him in the next few days. I have to clean out the truck. We're going to meet halfway and switch vehicles hopefully Friday or Saturday. Trust me, I will be posting pics! This is my first decent vehicle that is all mine. And damn it, I've worked hard for it. Trust me, this is a "gift" but I will be paying for it along with my mom.
The car is a 2003 Toyota Camry LE. My second Camry and third Toyota. It is white, cloth tan interior, CD/tape, power everything, etc. etc. I need the tape to play my ipod and I've never had a CD player in a car. I texted a ton of people as soon as I got a chance. I'm so stoked!
Now the bad news. My dad has been driving it for the past week. He claims that it handles great and rides smooth. Then all of a sudden yesterday the battery warning light came on. This morning he started it up and no light. Then later tonight he went for a ride and the light came on again. He is going to test things out tomorrow to see what needs to be done. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's nothing too serious. He thinks it's the alternator.
This blog somehow got very long! LOL
Synopsis: I'm getting a new(er) car for Christmas!!!
Here's a picture that is somewhat similar:
