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Well we did it. I found a 1978 BMW 320i on eBay. It is in fantastic condition for being 29 years old. We came up with how much I could spend as a couple, so this isn’t me just running off and buying a car without having open communication about it.

So I tried that coveted eBay strategy called sniping — I’m not ashamed — and it was a few tense seconds. I put in my bid with about 30-45 seconds left in the auction. I watched the second highest bidder adjust his high bid to no avail. We won! It is up in Nashville, so a 3 hour drive for me. We’re going to pick it up on the 28th. Fun, fun, fun.

Was this a wise financial decision? Probably not. But my wife asked me, “Honey, how many poor decisions have you made in your life?” I’m not trying to be cocky, but I’m not that wild guy that just goes off and spends all of his money. I’m conservative. We have money that we can free up for this cause. We’ve talked about it — which is key, because this will be sitting in the garage in my spot. It’s her garage, too!

So that’s been the excitement around here the past few days. I got ill at work yesterday, so haven’t had time to blog a lot. Thanks for sticking around! Anyone else have the car itch?