Selected a New Car

Well, I decided. Out early this morning for car shopping.  First planned stop was Precision Honda, Rio Rancho.  Started looking at new, 2019 CR-V.  With the different option packages, I was looking at the EX model.  Just not sure the cost at basically $30k.

Asked the salesman about used cars.  Also told him I was also planning to look at a Subaru Outback.  Alas, the dealer here had both.  I was able to sit in and look at the Outback.  Contemplating the used car, I was this was more in my budget.  There was a low mileage 2019 CR-V (used as a dealer loaner), but was the LT version missing some featured I want.  The low mileage EX models.  Settled on a little more car than I was planning on, but could not pass the deal.

Buying a 2015 Honda CR-V EX-L with 9812 original miles. Always serviced at the dealership. Per-approved for the loan with my bank and paperwork for insurance ready. Finally a late lunch at Chili's Guess I have had a busy and productive day.

Not totally excited about the color, but could not pass up the vehicle with its options, mileage, and price.

First Day Car Shopping

Spent Sunday looking at and considering a new vehicle. Looking at Crossover/SUV for all-wheel-drive and higher clearance for driving back roads. Drove a 2019 blazer and a 2019 Equinox. Can't see the extra $8000 for the Blazer. Even the Equinox will see me back with about 30K when all is said and done.

Planning to check out Subaru tomorrow. They have low mile used Outbacks (demos?),  Cousin Sue Walker and fraternity brother Dale Trone recommended the Honda CR-V.

Just while my Chevy Impala is in good mechanical condition, has been totaled by insurance for hail damage. The Chevy dealer said the would only offer me $250 for the Impala