New Wheels

When I saw gas prices hit over four dollars I got a little nervous. 

I normally drive almost 1000 a week. 

Ya. 

That's a lot. 

I joke that on my grave stone it will say, "I'm still driving."

But my vehicle only got 15 miles to the gallon which means I was filling up almost 3 times a week. 

And when gas is that much money...well let's just say it was in our best interest to find a car with better gas mileage.

I had a list of things I wanted- good gas mileage, not white or red, a Honda, Subaru or Toyota, under $30k, also have under 50k miles on it, and good in the snow.

I needed something with some clearance on the bottom. 

Well, I went to two dealerships by myself and had some serious sticker shock. 

Everything is so expensive. Oiy!

Then Matt joined me and we visited another 4 dealerships.

Before we got to the last one, I was starting to get a bit concerned.

Matt would point out something and it wouldn't fit in my list and I would just say no. 

I think he might have been getting a little irritated even though he says he wasn't.

Well, at the 6th dealership we had looked at one vehicle, I said no, then I saw this one a little ways down.

We looked at it, then drove it, and it was literally EVERYTHING I had hoped and prayed for. 

It was perfect. 

Gas mileage- up to 34 mpg

Black

Honda

$29,000

45k miles on it

and great clearance

plus tires that look brand new

I am still a little shocked at the experience.  

I am just super grateful for all that. 

 

And then to show that God is a God of abundance, I also got a dollar raise! 

Almost every single morning I repeat the phrase- All things work together for my good. 

At this point in my life, I honestly believe that is true!