OK, that's an interesting I could have done without

[sraun]

iraunink just called. The car started making a noise that concerned her when she was off to the youngest grand-daughter's birthday party on Saturday. She took it in for the mechanic to look at it this morning.

The engine is dead.

A new car was not in the budget for at least a couple of years. IIRC, this one isn't actually paid off until December 2011.

I have no idea how we're going to deal with this.

Comments

[carbonel]

Nice line, but I'm not actually sure it's true. Several years ago, I got a loan on my used car, using it as collateral. Granted, the loan wasn't to repair my car, but they didn't actually ask me what I wanted the money for.

[carbonel]

Also, if a $2500 loan would solve your problem, we could talk. I'd consider you a good risk.

[ndrosen.livejournal.com]

I'm also willing to help out, if need be.

[filkferengi]

Keep us in the loop if any such thing gets organized. Goodness knows, Scott does enough for us.