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How to buy a car--or not--on the web.(Internet Express)

Searcher, July, 2004 by McDermott, Irene E.

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Last summer, my 76-year-old mom was worried. Her 1989 Dodge Spirit was failing in the Southern California heat. Its odometer had ceased totaling the miles. Its crimson headliner separated from the roof and hung in swags that grazed riders' heads. Worst of all, its air conditioner gave out. Even on days that weren't that warm, the AC breathed hot and raspy, flinging flecks of disintegrating air duct at the eyes of front seat passengers.

My room just couldn't drive this jalopy any more. My sisters and I huddled. What could we do? Then one day it hit me: Maybe I don't make enough ...

 

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