@mike88g1 I was lucky when I found this. The previous owner was an old lady and her family was moving her into a nursing home. They still had to pay property rent each month even though it was vacant, so I was taking a burden off their shoulders by buying it, so they sold it to me cheap because they knew me- I was the neighborhood kid that mowed all the old people's lawns. A few weeks after I moved in, the old woman died, and I felt really bad for getting the trailer for so cheap. :(
@mike88g1 Yes, it's a trailer park. But it sure beats an apartment! Pay $1,000/mo. for an apt, or $500/mo. for a trailer? (I own the trailer, the $500 is property rent, which is similar to paying property tax when you own a house.) I can sell my trailer when I move out, which you can't do with an apartment. This is a quiet & peaceful place to live because of the rules: only two adults per trailer, no children allowed, and no large dogs. Plus it's near a lake, and I plan on getting a canoe! :)
Frank, it seems like you made the correct life choice and for that I appauld you, Im a banker & wish more people were financially responsible. I hope someday you are able to buy another Monte Carlo, Tell ya what, if I hit Mega-millions, I will personally buy one for ya. Good luck. Ken
@brcfan1971 Thanks for the kind words Ken. I don't regret trading the Monte because it was too nice of a car. I barely drove it and kept it covered all winter. (My apt was close to work, so I'd walk.) Now I need a vehicle that's economical, can carry stuff, and isn't afraid to get dirty. The Accent is a hatchback, and with the rear seat out, I've carried lumber, insulation, mulch, hay, etc. (Hence the recent handyman videos.) Eventually I'd like to get a S-10, Tacoma, or Subaru wagon. Peace! :)
@brcfan1971 Believe me, I was not happy about losing the Monte, but I had to. Choice between owning a $20k car that needs premium & gets only 17 mpg, or owning a house for $15k. I was paying $900/mo for an apt + $200 car payments, so I decided to get the house bc it's cheaper ($500 property rent + $200 mortgage.) I owed $8k on the Monte, the trade-in value was $12k, and the Hyundai was $4k, so by trading the Monte I got out of debt instantly and got the Hyundai for free ...and it gets 43 mpg!
I which those place were cheap here in cali. Nothing like that i ever hear of.
mike88g1 5 months ago
@mike88g1 I was lucky when I found this. The previous owner was an old lady and her family was moving her into a nursing home. They still had to pay property rent each month even though it was vacant, so I was taking a burden off their shoulders by buying it, so they sold it to me cheap because they knew me- I was the neighborhood kid that mowed all the old people's lawns. A few weeks after I moved in, the old woman died, and I felt really bad for getting the trailer for so cheap. :(
frank46N2 5 months ago
Looks more like a trailer park ... But you gotta do whats best.
mike88g1 5 months ago
@mike88g1 Yes, it's a trailer park. But it sure beats an apartment! Pay $1,000/mo. for an apt, or $500/mo. for a trailer? (I own the trailer, the $500 is property rent, which is similar to paying property tax when you own a house.) I can sell my trailer when I move out, which you can't do with an apartment. This is a quiet & peaceful place to live because of the rules: only two adults per trailer, no children allowed, and no large dogs. Plus it's near a lake, and I plan on getting a canoe! :)
frank46N2 5 months ago
Frank, it seems like you made the correct life choice and for that I appauld you, Im a banker & wish more people were financially responsible. I hope someday you are able to buy another Monte Carlo, Tell ya what, if I hit Mega-millions, I will personally buy one for ya. Good luck. Ken
brcfan1971 7 months ago
@brcfan1971 Thanks for the kind words Ken. I don't regret trading the Monte because it was too nice of a car. I barely drove it and kept it covered all winter. (My apt was close to work, so I'd walk.) Now I need a vehicle that's economical, can carry stuff, and isn't afraid to get dirty. The Accent is a hatchback, and with the rear seat out, I've carried lumber, insulation, mulch, hay, etc. (Hence the recent handyman videos.) Eventually I'd like to get a S-10, Tacoma, or Subaru wagon. Peace! :)
frank46N2 7 months ago
I would've kept the Monte SS over the house. I have an 06 3LT, and would NEVER trade it for anything. good luck w/the house.
brcfan1971 7 months ago
@brcfan1971 Believe me, I was not happy about losing the Monte, but I had to. Choice between owning a $20k car that needs premium & gets only 17 mpg, or owning a house for $15k. I was paying $900/mo for an apt + $200 car payments, so I decided to get the house bc it's cheaper ($500 property rent + $200 mortgage.) I owed $8k on the Monte, the trade-in value was $12k, and the Hyundai was $4k, so by trading the Monte I got out of debt instantly and got the Hyundai for free ...and it gets 43 mpg!
frank46N2 7 months ago