I Need To VENT!

[JCarlson2004]

I'm sooo pissed!!

I just got Jim his anniversary gift EARLY to surprise him (because he would expect something in June). I traded in our Ford Escape and got him a brand new, fully loaded Expedition. It's really hot. The exterior is a high-definition gloss black color with grey trim, black leather interior, moon roof, DVD-system with wireless headphones and remote control for people sitting in the back to watch movies (you can also plug in X-Box and otherr video games for long road trips), heated seats and air-conditioned seats (you can turn the AC on to cool off your butt in the summer LOL) and I can't even list all the other features because there are so many. As my friend Charley said, it's totally "pimped out" lolol

Jim has been wanting a new SUV for a looooong time and I wanted to surprise him so badly (he usually always finds out about his anniversary gifts or I give in and spill the beans lol). Anyway, I told him I was going out to get a manicure and pedicure but I really went to pick up the car. I drove home with it and it had a big red bow across the hood. When Jim saw it, he completely flipped out!! He loved it and he was totally surprised (which was my main goal lolol)! We drove it around to show our family and friends and then went out to dinner to celebrate.

But back to why I'm upset ... we don't even have the car 24 hours and it's been damaged! On the driver's side but by the passenger's door, it looks like someone threw a bottle at the car! It has 2 dents high up by the window (if it was any higher, they would have shattered the window!! ) and there's some sticky stuff (like soda or jucie) on the car. So we think someone threw a soda bottle or something like that at the car. Grrrrrr!! I was so FURIOUS this morning!! I don't think it was done intertionally because we don't have any enemies where we live and we're pretty friendly with everyone in the neighborhood. We think it was just some kids fooling around or something. But still, I'm so upset!

Oh yeah, and besides the 2 dings some of the freakin paint came off!!

Anyway, Jim's been calling around all morning to get prices on fixing it. He's heard anywhere from $1,000 to $1,500 (because there's paint involved besiders banging out the 2 dents. Then Jim remembered that his friend owns a body shop and he called him and told him what happened. To make a long story short, he broought the car in and the guy looked it over and told Jim he'd do it for $325 (the cost of the paint). He isn't charging Jim for ANY labor. So basically we're only paying to order that special black gloss paint from Ford.

I can't believe what a great price we got for all the work involved. Because of where the dents are, the guy has to take the whole door off to bang out the dents. Then he has to paint the entire door (more than once) and do a few other things to do it treat it for that glossy finish look it has. This guy is going to get an amazing tip from Jim and I'm going to send him and his wife a really nice basket of chocolate and flowers from 1-800-Flowers to say thank you. It's the least I can do for all the money he saved us.

Oh yeah, not only is he saving up a lot of money, but he's fixing it TODAY. The car will be ready tomorrow morning.

I still feel really bummed about all this. It totally ruined that super happy feeling we were having yesterday.

[Nikki+2]

Awww, I know that broke your heart but thank god for friends! Your new SUV sounds awesome!

[Kathryn_V]

Bummer Jen! And bummer for Jimmy!

But Congrats for Jimmy! I bet he is loving the new ride!!! Sans this glitch....

If I'm not mistaken.... this new one is BIGGER than his last truck/SUV..... I bet those parking spackes are getting harder and harder to find huh? LOL

Give Jim a big hug for me and tell him that Karma's a %&#@*! They'll get theirs.

[browniesmom622]

thats so nice of you !!!
at least its getting fixed enjoy your new car and forget what happened !!

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by Nikki+2

Awww, I know that broke your heart but thank god for friends! Your new SUV sounds awesome!

I took it really personal because this was the first time ever that I was able to fully surprise Jim! He had NO CLUE what I had planned or that he was getting a new car for another 6 months (I broke our lease early to really surprise him but Ford didn't make my pay the remaining money we owed on our Escape). I planned this for a month down to every detail. The car is brand new, it's only 1 month old (it took them 1 month to make it). I feel like this was a big let down for him even though he says it isn't and he still loves the car.

But like my grandma said, it could have been worse. We could have had a car accident last night and one of us (or someone else) could have gotten hurt, or worse, even killed. So I guess I shouldn't be that upset but I can't help feeling a little disappointed.

[Jenn218]

Congrats on the new car! Sorry for the dents/dings already....it is upsetting when that happens, isn't it? Luckily, he has a friend that can fix it pretty cheap...that is the plus side! But it doesn't make up for the fact of having a new car, that you just got and already have dents on it!!!

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by Kathryn_V

Bummer Jen! And bummer for Jimmy!

But Congrats for Jimmy! I bet he is loving the new ride!!! Sans this glitch....

If I'm not mistaken.... this new one is BIGGER than his last truck/SUV..... I bet those parking spackes are getting harder and harder to find huh? LOL

Give Jim a big hug for me and tell him that Karma's a %&#@*! They'll get theirs.

Well now you have to come back to ride in it!!!

[Lexi Rae]

im so sorry that happen, these kids now a days, i tell ya... they are bad..
i want to wish you and jim a happy anniversary and may you both have
many many more happy years with each other... your a great wife and he's
a fine husband... how lucky are you both..?. just forget about the truck,
as long as you both are fine...it will spankin new again in a few hours..


happy anniversay

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

im so sorry that happen, these kids now a days, i tell ya... they are bad..
i want to wish you and jim a happy anniversary and may you both have
many many more happy years with each other... your a great wife and he's
a fine husband... how lucky are you both..?. just forget about the truck,
as long as you both are fine...it will spankin new again in a few hours..


happy anniversay

Thanks babe. I'm just glad it was the truck that got hurt and not us. Our anniversary is June 20th. I'm not sure what we're doing this year but we talked about going to Vegas.

[Lexi Rae]

oooh vegas is alot of fun... i love the shows the best

[winniethepooch]

that sucks about the damage, but you must be the coolest wife ever. how's he ever going to top your gift?

[yorkiegirl83]

I'm so sorry about the damage to your new suv, that stinks!! But, what a sweet and thoughtful gift for the hubby!!

[red98vett]

Don't let some jerk bring you down - you got lucky with the repairs and I hope it looks back to brand new...too bad you can't get the bottle Fingerprinted - we need CSI on the case !

Happy Anniversary Jen and Jim !!!

[Tiggerwit]

Wow very cool... umm you know you did miss my bday. I think I like your gifts, so gimmie. LOL

Seriously though, I'm sorry that happened. I hate it when people do stuff like that. There's no point. I'm glad you are able to get it fixed so fast and at such a great deal. Bring that man a case of Corona along with the check.

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by red98vett

Don't let some jerk bring you down - you got lucky with the repairs and I hope it looks back to brand new...too bad you can't get the bottle Fingerprinted - we need CSI on the case !

Happy Anniversary Jen and Jim !!!

I think this is a case for the SPY GIRLS!!!