My first vehicle, a full-size van, was purchased with funds raised through a charity dance my church held for me after my accident. We had 5 bands, food, raffles--all donated! The whole town turned out, and raised close to $20 grand. It was amazing! Just one of the advantages of living in a small town. VR did not help.
My second vehicle, a Dodge Caravan Minivan, I got for a steal. The own, a quad, died and his family wanted to sell it to someone who could use it. The vehicle fit me so well I barely had to adjust the mirrors! Paid $2,500 cash [with help from parents.] It lasted 13 years, I believe. Toward the end I was throwing a lot of repair money into it. Never did get the A.C. to work properly [a BIG deal in Arizona!] I financed my current vehicle, a Honda Element. Bought it used through a buddy that works at an auto dealership. Because I am employed, and need transportation to remain so, Vocational Rehabilitation [VR] paid for the conversion. Due to the economy many states have frozen or cut their VR funding. Still, I suggest giving VR a try, you just never know. Don,
