[Brian Harnish]

Anyway, I finally got my Honda Civic Sedan back from the autobody shop (I used Maaco). And wow, it looks like a brand-new car!! I was having it painted and having the hood replaced (because there was a severe chip in the paint and they couldn't fix it with any other method) in order to sell it at full market value.

But, lo and behold, I got it back today and it looks like a brand-new car! It really looks gorgeous and I couldn't be happier. Looks like I can hold off on getting a brand-new car for a few more years.

Now I can focus most of my income on moving out into my own place and won't have a car payment (or any other debt) to worry about. Life is certainly good.

[Gwon Chang]

???

So no Solara or new Honda, eh? Well, congrats on the decision. No car payment would be da bomb at my house...

[Malcolm R]

So your only reason for wanting a new car was aesthetics?

[Craig]

Just that much more money to 'invest' in home theater!

[Brian Harnish]

Malcom- It was both aesthetics and performance (my 1996 Honda Civic LX Sedan only has 106 HP, had scratches all over the car as well as hood damage). However, I can live with the lack of performance on my current Honda if it means I can move out. I'm tired of living at home and moving out is moving to #1 on my list of priorities.

My car only has 65,500 miles on it and I figure it'll last at least 140,000 more miles before I have to buy a new car. This will give me quite a bit of time to get my finances into gear after I'm settled in my new place. Plus, when I get my inheritance in October, that will give me at least 6 months worth of income I can live on in case anything happens with my job or something of that nature.

[Philip_G]

even more remarkable is finding a satisfied maaco customer

[DanielKellmii]

My brother always loved Maaco. It gave a great looking paint job that lasted about 8 months, but faded evenly. He understood that you get what you pay for.