Heeey! So how about some good news?!

[simplyn2deep]

I GOT A CAR!!!!!! 2015 TOYOTA YARIS! 4 DOOR/HATCHBACK

It's a previous rental car, but it passed inspection so that's all that matters to me.

I signed the final documents today!

Now, I'm sure you're wondering how I'm able to afford such a new car?

Well I've entered the world of rideshare driving! For about 8 months or so (about as long as I'd been previously working), I was using uber and lyft to get to work in the early morning or from the grocery store when I had too many bags to carry on the bus.

So, uber has this program, I researched this for close to two months (well before I was let go from the temp agency job) and spoke with other drivers about not only driving for uber, but if they used this leasing program, where if you don't have a car, you can lease one (for about 3 years) and the weekly payments (between $100-$120) come out of your paycheck from driving for them. There was also a $250 down payment as well as this specific insurance add on that drivers needed to have. Basically between car insurance and car payments, I'm looking at about $553/month, not including gas. Car maintaince it taken care of/provided by the leasing company. I let them know I need the car serviced and they send me a voucher to at at someplace like Jiffy Lube or Auto Zone and it's take care out.

It wasn't until my hair dresser mentioned it, that I thought I'd apply. They most they'd do is say that I don't qualify and I'd be on my way. It took about a week to actually get the process started, then on June 24 I went to look at cars that I was approved for and decided on the Toyota Yaris. It was nearly another week before I heard back from the car sales guy I was working with. He called me yesterday while I was in class (I have good news about that in a bit), saying that the car was ready for me to pick up!

My niece and I went to the Hertz car rental, signed more paperwork and then I was given the car keys!

I haven't decided on a name for the car yet. Any suggestions?

It was funny, when I called to tell my mom, I was like, "I posted something on FB that I want you to look at while I'm on the phone." and of course she had problems getting FB to open and she was like, "I'll just look at it later." then she added, "did you get married?" I was like, "really mom?!" No, I want you to look at it while I'm on the phone. I'll text you the picture."  then I had to explain to her how to view a text while she was still talking on the phone. When she got the text opened, she was like, "who's car is that?" I said it was mine and she was like, "really?! your car?" I told her yes and that I'd just signed the papers on it the hour before. I explained to her, some, how I was able to get the car, we chatted for a bit, then the call was over.

Now I have to tell my sister. haha

Comments

[theskyyends.livejournal.com]

i am so happy for you.

tips about being an uber:

1-I'm gonna suggest you and my friend Kathrine who does uber in hollywood should be friends on facebook. I went to high school with her but shes been driving for awhile and has some good advice etc. plus i think you'll just like her.

2- all the ubers here are doing the thing where they have bottled water, candy, snacks etc. I'm sure they got it from LA or SF as an idea but theyre basically going to costco or smart and final or sams club and buying lunch sized things to give to their fares. it looks like an LA night club bathroom in half of my ubers. this probably isnt financially a great option just starting out but its something to look at.

3-uber will also pay to have your car detailed if someone barfs in it.

4- you will hear A LOT of weird shit from people. youre a confessional now.

5-splurge for business cards for yourself because you have a ride code and you make money when people use it. You also earn your own free rides. Our code up here is "travelslo"

Have fun, good luck! I'm happy for you!

[kaige68.livejournal.com]

Im very excited and happy for you!!!