So we found out what was wrong with our car on Monday. The transmission pump needs replacing. And it's about 1,000-1,500$$ to fix it. The guy at the shop we took it to doesn't do that type of transmission work but he thought it might be best for us to just try and make a couple hundred on it through craigslist and find something new. So we've been looking at used cars while also toying with the idea of just running a full diagnostic on the old Taurus and if there are no huge issues to just put the money into fixing it and hoping and praying that it'll last us until dj's done with school. The big issue right now is that we don't know if we can get the financing that we need to even get a new car....both of us have to make a certain amount of money a month but I don't think we qualify. We were denied a straight up student loan so we are nervous about whether or not they'd give us the financing for a vehicle.
So here I sit, listening to it as it pours down rain. With the looming realization that our umbrellas are in the car that is still at the shop. And that we both are going to get really wet today because he's on his motorcycle and I'm on my bike today. And I'm still getting over a cold, I just hope riding in the rain won't make me get worse when I'm finally able to breathe through my nose again. I had a really bad day on Wednesday, not only was I miserable and stayed home from work, but I was feeling really hopeless about the car and about life in general. I really hate how I can only focus on the negative sometimes. But on a lighter note, I think Heavenly Father blessed me by giving me a really good day at work yesterday. Not only did I wake up Thursday morning able to breathe and with my sinus pressure almost gone but I really enjoyed my work that day. I didn't get yelled at once by a patient and all of the patients I spoke with were really sweet and they thanked me for helping me. It was busy but it was good, I felt for the first time in awhile very satisfied at the end of the day. I would much rather not have to work full time right now and I get negative about it but yesterday I had the right perspective and I was able to see how much good I was doing, not only for the people I work with and for, but for my family too. Dj's been studying himself crazy lately and even though we're tight on money at least I feel that he doesn't have to worry about it too much because at least we know that I have a steady source of income. If only I wouldn't get sick lol!
So there's my random report on our life. Pray it doesn't rain too much at 7:30, 11:30, and 5:00....
To be honest they finance a car for pretty much anyone. If you are really worried they won't let you finance a car get someone to co sign for you. That is what we did and we got a really good loan. Also they have a thing where if you are a first time buyer and worked at your job for over a year they will finance you. I would try maybe calling places and asking their policy. I hope things get better for you! I am praying for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prayers :) They are very appreciated!
ReplyDeleteI think we are going to try getting financed through a bank first and then we'll go on to the dealerships if they don't work out. The one problem is we don't have anyone to co-sign for us. Neither of our parents will do it. Dj's got really good credit and even though I've switched jobs I've been continuously employed for the past 3-4 years and we have a good steady income. We'll make it through it! It'll just be hard and annoying. Thanks for your support Kayde :)