tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254796351879341284.post3256872608990378200..comments2023-04-05T09:34:59.300-04:00Comments on CommonCents: Cars and Money and other Money issuesSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08449362949252022092noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254796351879341284.post-72076367033006672802012-02-03T16:27:19.790-05:002012-02-03T16:27:19.790-05:00I took a quick glance forward to see if you change...I took a quick glance forward to see if you changed the spark plugs already. I don't believe spark plugs cost much. I think a set of 4 only cost about $25 in my local currency.<br /><br />I'll give my opinion on the cell phone in the next post.Rafikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636919333859560825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254796351879341284.post-77797987977223320812012-01-06T20:34:43.360-05:002012-01-06T20:34:43.360-05:00Having been a car owner for years and years and ye...Having been a car owner for years and years and years I know what a money pit they are so I would definitely advise you to build up your car fund - you're gonna need it!<br />Re cell phone - I would check out the site that Little Lamb provided - even $75 per month seems way too high to me! Perhaps a pay as you go?Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803104035204416080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254796351879341284.post-68738686308586582582012-01-06T19:15:01.888-05:002012-01-06T19:15:01.888-05:00Can you replace the sparks plugs at home (maybe wi...Can you replace the sparks plugs at home (maybe with dad's or BF's help?) I think the only thing you might need that maybe you could borrow would be a spark plug socket? I'm not sure if this is possible but I bet it would save you and it's not too hard (if you have the right tools). I think you should take care of this issue because if not you might end up with a car that won't start. You already have a bit of a buffer in your vet fund according to your side bar numbers.<br /><br />As far as the phone goes I'd make sure you check out thoroughly what the cheapest company is. Try this site as recommended in a recent Canadian Money Saving book I read <br /><br />http://cellplanexpert.ca/ <br /><br />Is there a reason you are so adverse to a contract? I remember you mentioning it before but can't recall. I understand if you are, just curious. Does a friend have a "newer" old cell phone that they no longer use that you can use on a prepay until you save enough for the one you want? Lots of people upgrade from perfectly good phones. That would save you while you are saving up. <br /><br />Just a couple of options for you. :)Little Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012995875989448792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254796351879341284.post-84773018401906455562012-01-06T13:56:10.604-05:002012-01-06T13:56:10.604-05:00Do you foresee a time when you will not have a cel...Do you foresee a time when you will not have a cell phone? If not, why not be on a contract? You'll secure better pricing for a phone and a plan - and you can play hard ball and negotiate for free charges and cases and what not for you to sign with them.Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259285806446208884noreply@blogger.com