It took me six days to obtain the title to my Jetta from VW Credit.
I got a cashier's check from my bank for the remainder of my loan, printed a payoff quote from the website, overnighted them both to VW, and paid extra for them to send the title back via FedEx.
I now have the pleasure of owning the first car I've completely paid for on my own and will bask in this anti-climactic feeling for a full five weeks before I sign it over to a new driver!
I'm completely debt-free at this point, for probably the first time in 13 years.
Saving for my backpacking trip around the world has taught me to be financially disciplined, a trait I hope to carry with me for the rest of my life.
Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He's been to 66 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Read the full story of how he became a travel blogger.
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Alla
Wednesday 29th of September 2010
Normally I wouldn't comment on posts but I felt that I had to as your writing style is actually good. You have broken down a tough area so that it easy to understand.
Keith R
Thursday 18th of October 2007
Dave, that makes us practically neighbors. I've lived in Northern Va since 1979 -- well, except for 3 yrs during the 1980s in NYC and 4 yrs during the 1990s in Santo Domingo. Funny you should mention the copters. When I used to live over in Rosslyn I'd see all those jetliners coming in so low to National that they would almost hit what was then the USA Today tower, and I hated the noise, their shadows passing and such. Nowadays I'd almost trade that for all these military copters buzzing the Shirley Hwy daily...keeps me feeling like we're under military maneuvers...
Keith R
Thursday 18th of October 2007
Oh man, I am doubly jealous of you! Debt-free and about to back-pack around the world! Two key dreams of mine! I might get the former once my twins get through college, but doubt the second unless I get divorced, as my wife would never go for backpacking...
Hey, I recognize the title format -- you must live in Virginia as I do. :smile:
Dave
Thursday 18th of October 2007
Hey Keith -
You called it, I've lived in northern Virginia for the last 15 years...specifically Arlington for the past 5 years. It's grown on me - the Marine and Army helicopters flying to/from the Pentagon as I'm driving to the grocery store or work - the proximity to the best soccer team in MLS (DC United) - and the wealth of things to do in and around the city. :)
RBL
Wednesday 17th of October 2007
Well done!
I'm glad you were able to get title so soon!
RBL
Wednesday 17th of October 2007
Well done!
I'm glad you were able to get title so soon!