Laura, I bought an '88 Cutlass Ciera in 1993 and drove it, without serious work on it until 1997. We had to have a few odds and ends fixed towards the end of its lifespan but overall, it was a reliable car with little expense. I don't know how the mid 90s fared with those cars but I still see a few on the road. We finally traded it in in 2001, so it was kept a loooong time by us for a second owner.
I know ND said the model is discontinued but if you're willing to search junkyards for parts, they can be had cheaper. It just depends on how much work you want to put into them.
I don't know anything about cars.
I bought blackberries at the farmers market. Why do they taste like soap?
They're really cilantro berries?
Did you give them a good soak first?
I will always recommend VWs, but am not 6'5".
I know it's not the most financially responsible thing to do, but we have our cable bill (and a few others, like the NYT subscription) paid automatically by credit card so we can't forget to pay it.
Anything I don't have on autopay is likely to be late. I consider that totally financially responsible. It's better than risking the a) late fees and b) hassle of having things reconnected.
I have no car recs, either.
I should probably put everything I can on autopay.
Okay, I have done laundry and paid bills and sorted mail and such. I do believe it's time for bed.
Night, Bitches.
G'night smonster. Sweet dreams.
I am somewhat tall (6ft on a good day) and fat, so I have to find something that fits both. I was very surprised to find that the little Grand Am (And their replacement G6? I dunno) and the new VW bugs have lots of room for both. At least I can afford the old Grand Am models.
Or maybe because I'm so large, I have the seat back further.
I dunno.
Didn't someone here (Kristin?) end up with a $600 phone bill incorrectly paid via auto pay? I always think about that story when pondering autopay. I pay bills twice a month and if it's due between the 25-30th or 10-14th, it's likely to be late.
On a good day - I put the bills into the computer when they arrive ( some via snail mail - others show up online at my bank) so they get paid on the due date. In reality -- once a week I put them in and every three months or so -- I miss one. but I swear that our at & T bill does not always arrive.
