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Car Chronicles Part 2

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Because I have a Part 2, it just means that my loan application has been approved yay! No need to do an in house financing! + What a busy day + I've waited until the 3rd day to inquire if I was approved. I don't know if me asking how's the status or it just happened at the same time, but I've received an email which was also dated the day before. For now my bank is ready to release a PO (is this purchase order? I forgot to ask, but that is what they call it) to the dealer. But there's a problem. Toyota Shaw had just released their last white stock a few days prior. I've missed my chance. Agent is offering me a different model to which at that time wasn't a viable idea for me because if that's the case then might as well get a 1.3 Vios right? So what happened was the banker gave me an idea. She started asking for other dealers. From what I learned it is truly a good idea to talk to a banker first because they might have good contacts. I was able to contac...

Car Chronicles Part 1

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Being so near the office made it useless for me to own a car. I can either use the bus or MRT or a 30min. walk, which I am honestly OK with. But COVID made me anxious on taking public vehicles which made my mobility extremely hindered. Reagan do have a car but I thought maybe it's time for me to (truly) learn a new skill, and be able to drive without a guide. After all I have extra money to spare to afford a monthly amortization. I hope it won't take long though.  + Why I ended up with a Toyota Wigo TRD S + I was truly eyeing for a subcompact, especially KIA Stonic, which was just recently released. They even have a promo! Reagan was against this as I have not driven a car for a long time and I might have a problem in parking a large car.  I then made my sights to Kia Soluto, which for me was the better option vs. Reina and Brio due to the stuff it has on. We began researching it and talking about it for a few days until one night Reagan said something foreshadowing on how I m...