Welcome Home Rhonda Honda : my first car buying experience

Yes, people after much deciding all day long, I had to pick a name for my next personal car. For those of you who dont know, this am I bought a 2005 Honda Civic on craigslist. I was sooo nervous! I had seen the ad the day before and had only looked at a prius and 25ish other ads online. I literally pored over those enteries and looked at kellys blue book which is a website that market values cars for what they should be sold at. Thanks to the guys at work, my dad, and prayers, I found a killer deal in three days! The seller was a woman who goes to Sac State and she was super nice. She showed up and I felt like I was going to have to be quiet let my father do the negotiations and just hang around till I figured it out. He told me to make it happen and for a moment I stared back at him, like "huh, oh wow you're serious, it's showtime" kind of look. He assured me it was okay to be nervous and that go with your gut, 'dont like it, don't buy it.' I drove that car maybe 20minutes and I just knew. When I sat it in it, it was a smaller car and  easier to manuever. I couldn't believe it. It was even reasonably priced and she met us at Wells Fargo to transfer titles. We both walked up to the teller forgetting what we had to do and laughed. She made me feel at ease was friendly and even let me bargain with her on a price. I drove away and the moment for her was bittersweet because its goodbye to her one and only trustee car and her friend picked her up. I mean the moment was quick. Fleeting. My denial hasnt subsided yet. I am beyond thrilled and blessed, but shocked. I gave my Tori ( Ford Taurus) over to my dad who will fix up and then transfer to my brother James. Now I know how it felt to leave her car! I said goodbye to Tori and didnt feel like I was whole for a moment. She will always be the stubborn big boat white car I had so much memories and challenges with. I drove away with Rhonda and smiled and almost teared up. Yep, big sap, but I have no pets or kids yet so Tori was it. I pulled up to TJ Maxx and Raley's did some errands went back to the parking lot and panicked! I was all " Where's Tori ?" I looked down at the honda keys and it hit me, "margo you have a new car now." I think this shock factor will wear off soon. I am very nervous about this car at my apt complex; really praying since it has no automatic windows and locks that I be safe and also play it safe and take precaution. I pray this will be a great journey and new adventures, but "Help me Rhonda" cause I need a strong automobile and the ability to take good care of her too. I am blessed, grateful, and amazed that today went so well.

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