I was flying on home down the highway, on my way to get my hair cut, when I heard this gawd-awful knocking sound. I turned my radio down, only to find out to my horror that it was my car!! All of a sudden, it seemed that my gas was doing "nothing"! I heard a terrible BANG, and coasted over off to the exit that was fortunately very near to where I was. I called hubby to let him know, and then called AMA for a tow truck.
It seems that I've blown the engine in my car. I will get a "quote" tomorrow for the cost of putting in a new one. Then I have to decide if it's worth repairing or if I should go car shopping. I suspect I'll go car shopping, but I need to give it some serious thought. At this point, my first choice is a Jeep Liberty, but I also want to look at cars.
We've been taking the kids toboganning for the last 2 days, which means morning, and afternoon for me. All that fresh air and exercise is making me seriously TIRED!
AND I had to cancel my hair appointment! *pout*
Posted by Bev on March 8, 2006 8:46 PM | Permalink
I hate car problems, a new engine is very expensive....hope you find a vehicle you enjoy.
The tobogganing sounds like fun, all that fresh air, you should be sleeping well.
Too bad about your hair appt., I know when I need my hair cut I can't wait....hopefully you can get yours done soon.
Take care.
Posted by: DanaLea | March 9, 2006 4:45 AM
Wow! I'm glad you were able to get off the road safely.
Did your husband bust your stones about checking the oil? Mine went nuts about that when I blew out the engine in my old Nissan!
Posted by: Lisa | March 9, 2006 11:45 AM
That sucks! The car AND the cancelled hair appt. :) What do you do w/a car that doesn't run? Can you still use it as a trade in? I traded mine in after hitting a deer...it was ugly but still running. LOL!
Posted by: Christie | March 10, 2006 9:18 AM
Oh crap! Sorry about the car problems :(
Posted by: Gina | March 10, 2006 10:29 AM
I'm sorry to hear about your engine. That is usually not a cheap fix, which I am sure you know. Good luck on your decision.
The tobaganning sounds like fun but exhausting!
And...bummer about your hair appt!
By the way, I have failed to tell you that I love this new design! :)
Posted by: Theresa | March 8, 2006 11:50 PM