Almost done paying off my car! I think I have like 3 payments left and then it's paid for. I can't wait. Hopefully it doesn't fall apart for a while anyway. I don't want to have to get into paying a stupid car payment every month again any time soon. I want a break. Lol.
I probably could have just paid it off sooner in a lump sum if not for Christmas, but I'm still happy that I only have a few more months left!
Then, clothes shopping.
I was the motor pool officer during my tour of duty, and I learned a lot about diesel and gasoline vehicles.
Our jeeps and pickup trucks would last 20 to 30 years as long as you keep them maintained regularly. About ever 3 months is ideal, although twice each year is the minimum.
If you take it in for maintenance every 6 months your car should last a long time.
Women tend to treat cars like a magic carpet and think they don't need any maintenance. But this is what results in breakdowns.
The engine oil and the other engine fluids need to be replaced and maintained often.
Spark plugs need replacement, as do filters.
Radiators need to be flushed.
Tires need air. And tires wear out. So do brakes.
Windshield glass needs to be replaced every few years.
A/C's need to be replenished and heater fans and controls need replacement eventually too.
My first engine lasted 15 years, and now I am on my second one. It is brand new.