My new Baby
I know I haven’t written in a bit, but I was busy buying my new car. Yes, boys and girls, no more 1997 rusted out Ford Taurus for me. I’m driving in style now; after all, I’m worth it.
I’m thrilled with this car, it’s a 2010 Hyundai Elantra (in carbon grey mist colour in case you’re interested). I bought new floor mats, a new steering wheel cover, and a new charger/holder for my iPhone – I figured that way I could take the old charger up to my office since it also has a regular electrical plug in on it, for when I forget to charge my iPhone.
I’ve gotta say that having a new car makes me feel like I’m rich. I’m far from it but it’s a nice feeling. It’s probably been over 20 years since I last bought a brand new car, I’ve only bought used cuz it makes more sense with the depreciation as soon as you drive one off the lot. The last new car I had was totalled when my ‘then-boyfriend’ was driving and as we rounded a curve, someone decided he’d try to whip into a driveway in front of us to avoid the lights. That car was a write-off, but I had financed the purchase, and so the insurance only covered the cost of the car – I still had to keep paying finance charges when I had nothing to drive… a little hindering in trying to get another car.
I love the look of the car, and it feels really roomy inside. The trunk is huge and it also has push down back seats for carrying stuff (just like my Taurus did). It’s probably more awkward with the pushdown seats because there’s a curve in the middle of the trunk that makes the space less; in that way the Taurus was roomier, but I think it should still be big enough for what I’d need. I’m very impressed with the way it handles and takes corners. Even the dual coffee cup holders (front and back) are perfect height so that your cup doesn’t go flying if you turn too quickly – sometimes you don’t realize how quickly you’re turning until your coffee cup goes flying out of your console (as with my Taurus – had a console I put in there for coffees that also went sliding when I turned).
All in all, I’m a happy camper. I’m loving my car.
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Matt
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Female, taken, fire, Sagittarius, Monkey, Toronto, two kids, one grandson, IT.
55
is the new 30. I want the world to close their mouths when they’re eating or chewing gum. If they don’t, I want to elbow them in the face.
Congrats