There has been a change in the funding for Mark's job, and driving a state car to his out-of-town meetings is no longer part of the deal. He travels to Logan or Salt Lake about once a month and St. George every January. Since he will have to take one of our vehicles, we decided it was time to get a newer car.
We began to search the Internet for an affordable deal. We found some options, so Saturday, we took a trip to Salt Lake. The short version of the story is, we planned on getting a used 2008, but the salesman made us a great deal on a brand new 2009--not much more than the used one, and with the 2.9% financing, the payments were lower than a used one. We decided to take the deal, and are now the proud owners of a 2009 Nissan Altima. It's a nice looking car!
The Bad News
Well, we drove the car off the lot, and started home. It was about 5:20 p.m., so it was soon dark. About an hour and a half later, out of the middle of no where, there were 2 deer! We managed to miss the first one, but the second one hit us. . . .yes, I said "hit us." We did not hit it. The stupid thing ran right down the side of our new car!!!! I heard the THUD and thought, you've got to be kidding me, this can't be happening.
Mark got out of the car to assess the damage, pick up parts off the road, and look for the deer. I just sat there. . . I didn't want to look. Finally, I got the nerve to get out to see what happened. It wasn't as bad as it could have been. The deer swiped down the driver's side of the car. the front door had the most damage.
Yes, it's sad and we feel awful about it, but it could have been worse, we could still drive the car and neither one of us were hurt. Sometimes we don't know why bad things happen, but maybe it saved us from something else.
Monday morning, Mark took the car to Sam's Body Shop. Sam bent the door so it won't catch every time we open it. They ordered the parts and will call us when they come. In the meantime, we can still drive it. Hopefully, it will not be too long before it looks new again.
9 comments:
Wow, Mom, that car is hot! You know, I drive from Vernal to Logan all the time--probably as much or more than Dad. I think that means you should buy me a newer car too since mine is older than your "old" van!!
That is one SPORTY-lookin' car! You'd better watch out...the UHP might pull you over just because it looks FAST!
You posted! How great! I heard you hit a deer, though? Hope all is well.
Wow! That is so fun! Congrats on the new car!
That is a snazzy car....... It is wonderful to see the post as well, but I heard there was a mishap... I am glad you are both safe.
Your pictures were clever on the 1st half-I couldn't figure out where the deer hit. Its funny how you can tell from the dent that the deer did hit you.
snazzy car,
silly deer.
Hey, if you have time for Facebook, you have time to post. Great pics, great looking car. By the way, I still want to see the pics from your latest gig.
I can't believe it! I think no one better deserves a new car and no you didn't deserve to be hit right after you buy it. I am so sorry. The first scratch or ding is always the hardest with a new car but this takes it a bit far. I love seeing the pictures. You would look really good driving around in that car.
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