Took my car to the Kia store.

Took my car to the Kia store.  Got a free inspection with my oil change.  OF COURSE they found a bunch of stuff that needed fixing, but I didn't expect the car to be perfect.  They printed quotes for me on all the work, (complete with the part numbers I'll need - VERY handy!) so I've been Googling.  Of course their rates are much higher and include labor, but I've found everything I need so far for less than $900.  My dad and step-dad have both offered to work on the car and neither of them will let me pay them - so basically I just need to get the parts.

I haven't even looked for salvaged / used parts yet and I'm sure once I do I'll be able to get them even cheaper.  I wasn't sure what to expect when I took it in today, but I gotta say - I'm not upset.  I can't do everything at once, obviously, but I think my list is manageable.  🙂  So far I really like my car, but I've been worried that it was gonna crap out on me just because that's what I'm used to.

One thing the sales guy did mention is that since we don't know the history on the car we don't know how long the timing belt is good for.  I might refrain from driving it until I get that worked out.  According to the sales guy if it snaps while I'm driving it could warp some stuff and cause seriously expensive repairs to be needed.  So... better safe than sorry and all that.  Thank goodness my Hyundai still runs... for now!  😛