Category: Vehicle & Gas
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Heirloom
"I had been postponing repairing my auto; however, I must keep it running because my grandson wants it on his 16th birthday. Easy come easy go>....I boohooed all the way to the repair shop."
Hector Chao, 69, retiree
Los Angeles , CA -
A newer car for our high school grad.
"We bought our son a better car for his high school graduation. He plans on going away to collage this fall, and we thought it best to give him a better car than what he was driving while going to high school. The car is a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT."
Leon, 44, Welder, Winebago Ind.
Rockford, Iowa -
My racecar
"I bought myself racing parts for my car. And I payed some of my bills. The check came in handy for some stuff."
Tommy Hernandez, 24, Nurse Technician
San Benito, Texas -
No longer driving around with no insurance
"I had been driving around for a month with no insurance on my car (I know shame on me), so I started an insurance policy. While I was at AAA I also bought Cedar Point tickets (this was planned, not an impulse buy!), I go at least once every year, except last year I couldn't afford it. The rest got spent on groceries and gas. I still hate Dubya with a passion though."
Jen, 27, Pharmacy Technician
Clinton Township, Michigan -
GAS
"I think the picture says it all..."
Ken J, 22, Library Information Technologist
Eau Claire, MI -
It's gone!
"We "received" $1500.00. It was spent on a transmission for the 2001 Neon that my husband commutes about 100 miles a day with. The car only had 110,000 freeway miles on it. The transmission cost us $1700.00, the money is gone, but I guess we are lucky, it was there when we needed it. He may need to ride that bike! Gas is costing us nearly what our house payment was back when we bought our house 15 years ago just to get him to work now. We live in a very rural area, and there are no jobs in his line of experience, so we have to buckle down and cut back, it bites! "
Tanya, 45, bookkeeper
Ellensburg, Wa -
Change Of Plans
"We had plans to buy fun stuff with our money, instead we used it to pay the deductible for our car that was hit in a parking lot! "
Dawn
Las Vegas, NV -
Screwed Out of a Check.
"I was going to spend my stimulus check on new parts for my motorcycle. However, I dont get a stimulus check. I worked my butt off in '07, paid my taxes, and Uncle Sam took my money willingly. But being that I'm an 18 year old diabetic, my parents claimed me as a dependent, which completely disqualifies me for the check. Even though I'm a working adult and a Full time college student. Thank you very much congress for your generosity."
Rob Caddell, 18, News Production
Colorado Springs, CO -
Money well spent
"I used my stimulus to get two brand new tires and an alignment that i needed badly, i bought a camera and i have some saved up for a kit that i need when i start school in the fall. "
Novelyn, 22, Pitt County Memorial Hospital/ Patients Transprter PT/ Student
Greenville , NC -
Stimulated Recent Unemployment
"I bought gas, hotels, and supplies needed for moving back East from Seattle, thanks to getting laid off a week earlier! Now, I'm on unemployment!"
Matthew Smith, 27, Unemployed/Marketing, if I had a job in the sector
Manassas, Virginia -
Thanks G. W Bush
"Thanks G. W. Bush, I needed this gas so I can work and pay more taxes to contribute to the WAR we have no business being in!!!! "
Duane Anthony, 43, Project Manager
Guntersville, Alabama -
All tinted out
"Hi! I recieved a stimulus of $600! I filled the gas tank and got the windows tinted. The reason was so that I could talk on the cell phone while I drive and not get busted! I love it!"
Edward, 42, Car salesman.
Trappe, PA -
Made in America Tires
"I used the bulk of my check on 4, MADE IN THE USA, BFGoodrich GForce tires. I needed new tires- I am very strong supporter of 'Buy American', and how could I not select US made tires considering the 'extra' money I was receiving?"
Karl T, 39, Mortgage Acquisitions
West Des Moines, IA -
Ford gets a Ford Transplant
"I bought a Ford 302 engine to put into my 1951 Ford Deluxe. The rest of the money went towards bills."
Charles, 20, Panasonic Toughbook Repair Techinician
Lees Summit, Missouri -
"Squirt" had a great day
"Since we had a balance due to the Infernal Revenue, they naturally got theirs right off the top. We were left with about 400. So I paid the property taxes on our pick-up and helped our Grand "Squirt" have a great birthday. Lord help us all."
Marcia B, 46, Supply Spec/State/SCDOT
Vance, SC -
Help others by helping yourself
"Bought a motorcycle from a friend of mine. I will be driving to and from work (36 miles one way) to save gas. My friend will use the money for closing costs. Also paid some utilies, bought groceries and gas and took the family out to eat a couple times."
Ron Bull, 36, Engineering
Warren, MI -
Long gone!
"We filled our oil tank to the tune of $910. Figuring prices will be higher come fall. The remaining and most of our savings into our truck with new tires, alignment and parts. The front end did not survive the harsh winter driving in New England this year and the rust from the salted roads is starting to eat away at the underside. It had finally passed inspection after spending $1900, over a $100 more than the stimulus payments that went out.
Food costs were $800 a month prior to gas going up. Now $920 a month for the same foods as before.
Since my job is dependent upon NH for any cost of living/raises , it is unlikely there will be anything this fall. So we have to downsize our lives to accommodate the rising costs. With a teen driver this fall, we are beginning to worry about ends meeting."
Liz, 35, Educator
Northfield, New Hampshire -
Kept the wolf away for an hour or 2
"We didn't buy anything..we used it to catch up on some bills we didn't pay over a slow winter..(mortgage, auto loan)...and we are still a month behind..."
Christi, 34, stay at home mom
Magna, Utah -
Feed The Pig
"I put my stimulus check in the bank. I will need it to get my car serviced next month."
Mark, 47, Machinist
Wallingford, Vermont -
Thanks for the two bits, Bush.
"My Husband and I just moved into are first apartment (we were just married in March, and are expecting a baby in August). We filed single last year, he got $300 and I got $600. ALL OF IT went to bills, gas, and food...except for $150 of my stimulus check that got put in the "baby fund." As much as I appreciate the two bits that Bush threw our way. It was kind of a big tease. Everyone got just enough that they couldn't complain that it wasn't enough. But truth be told...he could've kept the $900 if he would just admit his mistakes and step down from his office, and possibly wear a dunce cap for a week...just to make me laugh.
Keep your money next time George, your going to need it to pay your legal fees when the misguided people who voted for you finally help the rest of us try you for war crimes and abuse of power."
Jill, 24, I'm a temp, because that's the only job I can find, even with a BA in political science...thanks again W
Levittown, PA
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