New car, new Name!

CrazyCatLady · 11-12-2012, 02:33 PM

Well hi! It's been quite a long time since I've found myself here. I posted infrequently several years ago after buying my first Element, but the process of buying a home, getting married, and starting a new career took over my life

Couldn't find my old username, nor what email I used to register, so out with the old and hello new screen name!

My old Element (2003 EX Galapagos green) finally got to the point where the repairs were worth more than the car, so it was time to start shopping for a new to me E. We own 4 dogs and a handful of cats, so the E really is the perfect car for our family.

The only E I could find that I was even remotely interested in (looking for a 2007 or newer, less than 30k miles, less than $17k, and located in a state that doesn't get snow) was located 1,000 miles from me in South Carolina. After looking over the auto trader and carfax, I called the owner, and decided it would be worth my time to head down and check it out.

Boy was I relieved to get there and see an EOC sticker on the back window

Took it for a test drive, and BOY was it immaculate! Took care of the financing end of things (note to self: private party sales out of state are SUCH a hassle if you're financing) and I was on my way with my new KiwEEEE!

I'm hoping that now that life has calmed down, I'll be able to post regularly again. So glad to have an E to hopefully last me another 8-10 years!

box-E · 11-12-2012, 06:20 PM

Welcome back! It's amazing how many folks here are on their second or third E (me),

tough to find anything that does the job like an Element.

skellington · 11-12-2012, 07:05 PM

Welcome back x2 ! And you already have an EOC sticker on your new E so you are all good to go

CrazyCatLady · 11-13-2012, 09:47 AM

After we finished signing all the title paperwork and such, I had to follow my mom to the airport to return the rental car. I was hopelessly lost, and she kept saying "You're right in front of me, just look out your window"

I was so confused, because I was nowhere near the airport.

Once I arrived, I understood her confusion (and of course had to steal a great photo opportunity)

My Kiwi is the one on the right

11-12-2012, 02:33 PM	#1
CrazyCatLady EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2007 4WD EX-P AT Kiwi Metallic (KM) Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2	New car, new Name! Well hi! It's been quite a long time since I've found myself here. I posted infrequently several years ago after buying my first Element, but the process of buying a home, getting married, and starting a new career took over my life Couldn't find my old username, nor what email I used to register, so out with the old and hello new screen name! My old Element (2003 EX Galapagos green) finally got to the point where the repairs were worth more than the car, so it was time to start shopping for a new to me E. We own 4 dogs and a handful of cats, so the E really is the perfect car for our family. The only E I could find that I was even remotely interested in (looking for a 2007 or newer, less than 30k miles, less than $17k, and located in a state that doesn't get snow) was located 1,000 miles from me in South Carolina. After looking over the auto trader and carfax, I called the owner, and decided it would be worth my time to head down and check it out. Boy was I relieved to get there and see an EOC sticker on the back window Took it for a test drive, and BOY was it immaculate! Took care of the financing end of things (note to self: private party sales out of state are SUCH a hassle if you're financing) and I was on my way with my new KiwEEEE! I'm hoping that now that life has calmed down, I'll be able to post regularly again. So glad to have an E to hopefully last me another 8-10 years!

11-12-2012, 06:20 PM	#2
box-E EOC Rank: Carbon 2007 SC 2WD 5AT Galaxy Gray Metallic (GG) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Waldorf,Md Posts: 1,850	Welcome back! It's amazing how many folks here are on their second or third E (me),tough to find anything that does the job like an Element. __________________ 07 SC Galaxy Grey, SC spoiler, Pioneer AVIC Z130, Pioneer 4ways in front doors, Pilot leather steering wheel leather shift knob. More to come.

11-12-2012, 07:05 PM	#3
skellington EOC Rank: Oxygen 2003 4WD EX AT Satin Silver Metallic (SSM) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 726	Welcome back x2 ! And you already have an EOC sticker on your new E so you are all good to go __________________ OEM Tailgate Spoiler,07 Grill,Foglights,Carpet,Console Cooler,Cabana and Curtains,DogBone Mats,Armrest Storage,tailgate seatback Other Mods Clear markers w/turn signal mod,Sony H/U,Sylvania Ultra-Stars,LED's inside/outside,Garmin Nuvi,18" Drifz Jade R wheels

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11-13-2012, 09:47 AM	#4
CrazyCatLady EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2007 4WD EX-P AT Kiwi Metallic (KM) Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2	After we finished signing all the title paperwork and such, I had to follow my mom to the airport to return the rental car. I was hopelessly lost, and she kept saying "You're right in front of me, just look out your window" I was so confused, because I was nowhere near the airport. Once I arrived, I understood her confusion (and of course had to steal a great photo opportunity) My Kiwi is the one on the right

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