Well all that came to a head on the 28th, yes black Friday, when Mackenzie and I decided that we will get up early and experience my first shopping fiasco. We just wanted to get out and see all the wackos trampling people in the doorways of Walmart. Maybe we might even take advantage of some discounts at Lowe's for our home improvement ventures. There was add on the radio for Mel Hambleton Ford about cars for $500. We thought we should go check it out. So we get there at 8am and the $500 cars were pretty much gone, but there were other cars on sale with 'one day' specials. Low and behold there sits a perfect Grand Prix GT.
Before this day, I had decided that if I was ever going to buy one, it would have to be Red, have tinted windows, sedan, CD player, and cloth seats. Those were the unneggotiables. I also wanted the equalizer 8-speaker Bose system and a sunroof, but that would come in model '99-'03.
So, there sat a 1998 Grand Prix GT, red, with tinted windows, sedan, and cloth seats. It was very reasonably priced for a Grand Prix right now, but still more than we could afford right now. Especially considering that it has only had one owner, and was taken in to the dealership every 3 months for oil changes and required maintenance. It also has remote start and a Fram Air Hog air filter. This car is extremely clean and in immaculate condition. So as not to give up easily I immediately called my mom. We talked for a few minutes and figured out if it was possible. Well not really. Then I made some other calls. Turns out it's more possible than I thought. So I called mom again. She decided that it might be able to be done under strict rules and regulations (most of which involved the acquisition of a personalized license plate). So long story (sorry) made short, it's in my garage. My wonderful mother can put a check mark on her dream list and I don't have to wonder if I will ever drive my dream car. I love it, and it is a huge blessing. I'm really thankful and would love to show anyone more of it.
