Okay...I have to tell the adventures of our very long day.
A friend recommended a group on Facebook - Midsouth cars under $3000. Steve and looked at a dozen ads - trying to find a ride within Sam's budget. We found one. I called the woman - she sounded so sweet, her Facebook page was clean and decent. A new teacher, recently married, etc. But they were in Memphis. On Lamar. Now, if you know Memphis, you know what we were going into. Tori went with me along with a mechanic friend. Steve stayed home to watch mom, Sam had to go to work, but we kept him updated through text. We had to meet the woman at Title loan place. I should have known - but the pictures, her description - sounded so good - so we were going to give her the benefit of the doubt. (never mind the prostitute hanging on the corner.) We look at the car - mechanic friend looks it up and down - inside and out. And says do not buy it - it will be a huge problem - and he knew our budget and I asked him - if the pending repairs were terribly costly - he said "oh yeah." The woman lowers the price - mechanic friend - still says no. Sooooooo we leave disappointed. I had to use the restroom. Did I mention we were on Lamar in Memphis - look it up!
We find a restaurant and run in there. And then we head back home. I was upset because this lady lied and lied and lied. I wasn't looking for a new Camaro - I knew we were going to have to do some work - but good grief. Some of the stuff she said made Tori's mechanic friend look at her like she had two heads.
As we all head back (two separate cars) home - we all see different cars and stop and look at them or call. Good grief. I call on one car that I had seen - and the man was so nice and honest. He said there were two people ahead of me, he went into detail on what needed to be done - all easy fixes - he said he would call me - but he had to give these folks who called him first the first chance to buy. He was from here - and I appreciated that. I stopped at another car - knocked on door. The car was sold. The young mom looked at me and told me, "there is no way I would have sold it to you - it would not have been right. A mechanic's daughter just bought this." Again, I appreciated her honesty.
Tori found one , she talked to the woman - set up a meeting. The woman tells Tori - oh yes, it is in excellent condition, blah blah. I guess guilt got to her - because she called Tori and said "well, it really isn't drivable." arrrghhhhhh
Back to Brighton...bring home lunch for mom and Steve. Tori and I head to the home of the Passport. Four precious children are there. And a Hound dog named Jello. (How cute is that?) oldest child is in a cast, four wheeler accident. Mom is trying to coral kids and dog..I have cast boy lead me up a driveway that seems to be a mile long only because Jello and a toddler are fascinated by street. And they will listen to me. So away we go...the family just recently moved to Brighton. We reach the front porch...as we pass boxes and furniture cast boy (age 6) points out that he broke each piece of furniture that was on porch. I told him he probably doesn't want to visit my house. His toddler (3) brother disappeared. Cast boy gets Jello the dog in the house...I'm still looking for toddler boy dressed like a Ninja turtle. Then a neighbor comes out looking for her daughter not dressed appropriately at all...I tell her "I think she's at end of drive with their neighbor..she yells out get your *** up here." Sigh. I'm still concerned about toddler boy. Cast boy has a fishing net...and points out pool. And then princess the pit bull makes an appearance. We get back to mom and toddler girl in a tutu bathing suit holding moms phone and a huge baby doll. I tell mom toddler boy did not come back..she said "oh he's at pond." Whaatt? Tori is looking over car..battery was dead..we were told it could be because it has been sitting. I say fine..can you and hubby just drive it to our home? Mom said yes. Windshield is cracked and they lowered price because of it..because cast boy jumped on glass. Hour and half later..they arrive and Steve tests drives and we agree. Cast boy now has red punch drink and oreos. Toddler boy(still a Ninja turtle but safe) has red drink and honey bun, and toddler tutu girl just having fun. Nice family. Struggling I'm sure. But get ready BES cast boy is headed your way. Cute as his siblings with a little bit of Dennis the Menace in him. I have a feeling he keeps his mom very busy.
We have to buy a battery ... They told us we might. Sigh...And we are replacing windshield. But all in all it is a good ride. I am sure I am leaving some stuff out and not giving this day justice.
Sam is very appreciative and humble. Again, I ask for prayers for his safety, that he has learned his lesson and such.
A friend recommended a group on Facebook - Midsouth cars under $3000. Steve and looked at a dozen ads - trying to find a ride within Sam's budget. We found one. I called the woman - she sounded so sweet, her Facebook page was clean and decent. A new teacher, recently married, etc. But they were in Memphis. On Lamar. Now, if you know Memphis, you know what we were going into. Tori went with me along with a mechanic friend. Steve stayed home to watch mom, Sam had to go to work, but we kept him updated through text. We had to meet the woman at Title loan place. I should have known - but the pictures, her description - sounded so good - so we were going to give her the benefit of the doubt. (never mind the prostitute hanging on the corner.) We look at the car - mechanic friend looks it up and down - inside and out. And says do not buy it - it will be a huge problem - and he knew our budget and I asked him - if the pending repairs were terribly costly - he said "oh yeah." The woman lowers the price - mechanic friend - still says no. Sooooooo we leave disappointed. I had to use the restroom. Did I mention we were on Lamar in Memphis - look it up!
We find a restaurant and run in there. And then we head back home. I was upset because this lady lied and lied and lied. I wasn't looking for a new Camaro - I knew we were going to have to do some work - but good grief. Some of the stuff she said made Tori's mechanic friend look at her like she had two heads.
As we all head back (two separate cars) home - we all see different cars and stop and look at them or call. Good grief. I call on one car that I had seen - and the man was so nice and honest. He said there were two people ahead of me, he went into detail on what needed to be done - all easy fixes - he said he would call me - but he had to give these folks who called him first the first chance to buy. He was from here - and I appreciated that. I stopped at another car - knocked on door. The car was sold. The young mom looked at me and told me, "there is no way I would have sold it to you - it would not have been right. A mechanic's daughter just bought this." Again, I appreciated her honesty.
Tori found one , she talked to the woman - set up a meeting. The woman tells Tori - oh yes, it is in excellent condition, blah blah. I guess guilt got to her - because she called Tori and said "well, it really isn't drivable." arrrghhhhhh
Back to Brighton...bring home lunch for mom and Steve. Tori and I head to the home of the Passport. Four precious children are there. And a Hound dog named Jello. (How cute is that?) oldest child is in a cast, four wheeler accident. Mom is trying to coral kids and dog..I have cast boy lead me up a driveway that seems to be a mile long only because Jello and a toddler are fascinated by street. And they will listen to me. So away we go...the family just recently moved to Brighton. We reach the front porch...as we pass boxes and furniture cast boy (age 6) points out that he broke each piece of furniture that was on porch. I told him he probably doesn't want to visit my house. His toddler (3) brother disappeared. Cast boy gets Jello the dog in the house...I'm still looking for toddler boy dressed like a Ninja turtle. Then a neighbor comes out looking for her daughter not dressed appropriately at all...I tell her "I think she's at end of drive with their neighbor..she yells out get your *** up here." Sigh. I'm still concerned about toddler boy. Cast boy has a fishing net...and points out pool. And then princess the pit bull makes an appearance. We get back to mom and toddler girl in a tutu bathing suit holding moms phone and a huge baby doll. I tell mom toddler boy did not come back..she said "oh he's at pond." Whaatt? Tori is looking over car..battery was dead..we were told it could be because it has been sitting. I say fine..can you and hubby just drive it to our home? Mom said yes. Windshield is cracked and they lowered price because of it..because cast boy jumped on glass. Hour and half later..they arrive and Steve tests drives and we agree. Cast boy now has red punch drink and oreos. Toddler boy(still a Ninja turtle but safe) has red drink and honey bun, and toddler tutu girl just having fun. Nice family. Struggling I'm sure. But get ready BES cast boy is headed your way. Cute as his siblings with a little bit of Dennis the Menace in him. I have a feeling he keeps his mom very busy.
We have to buy a battery ... They told us we might. Sigh...And we are replacing windshield. But all in all it is a good ride. I am sure I am leaving some stuff out and not giving this day justice.
Sam is very appreciative and humble. Again, I ask for prayers for his safety, that he has learned his lesson and such.
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