So we got the new-to-us car in November and we were perfectly happy with it — until our son was showing off his new ride. A 2017 F150 pickup truck. That cost less than what we paid for our 2019 Jeep Cherokee Lariat. Granted, our car is awesome, but it’s not a pickup truck. And with all the yard-saling and thrift store shopping Dave and I do, we could really use a pickup truck. But it’s too late now. Should have thought of that six months ago and been shopping for a truck instead of an SUV. Too late now. Or is it?
So I called the bank lady to see if it’s even possible. I’ve never traded in a vehicle that wasn’t already paid off. Is that even a thing? Turns out it is a thing. You can do that. Alrighty then.
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