Polenicus
10-07-2009, 08:47 AM
For the past four years now, I have shunned owning a car. At first, it was because my old, beloved Tracker broke down, and I lacked the funds to resurrect it (Not minor repairs... it was a standard, and the 4th gear was MISSING). Then, it was simply more convenient NOT to own a car, as public transit was faster, easier, and vastly cheaper.
However, I now have a job which causes me to borrow my roommate's van an anomalous number of times just to go to work. Taking the bus turns a 15 minute drive into an hour and 45 minute transit ordeal, and it really isn't worth it. I have the financial stability necessary, so... I bit the bullet, and bought a car.
Now, the buying experience was remarkably pleasant. The Salesman was impressed with my credit rating, and told me I could basically buy any car on the lot. However, I had specific requirements: Fuel efficiency (It was to be an in-town commuter car, after all), reasonable monthly payments, and decent headroom (I'm 6'1", which shouldn't be a big deal, but half the cars I drive seem to demand I fold myself into an accordion shape to fit into them)
Me and my roommate (They assumed she was my girlfriend/wife, which, honestly, was part of my plan. I figured a couple would earn more respect from them than a single male) test drove a nice Ford Fusion, which was fully loaded, and really had everything I was looking for. After the test drive, I honestly thought it would be the one.
Then, there was one more car we test drove. A little Volkswagon Golf, which revealed to me I had one more, hidden requirement.
I needed YELLOW
It was a basic Volkswagon Golf, but it ran like a top, was newer, had more warranty left, and it was a Volkswagon, which i inherently trust to be reliable more than Fords. To be honest, I prefer basic cars, as there's less to go expensively wrong on them. And it had a nice stereo, lots of room, and was a hatchback. All win.
And it was so utterly unique and adorable I couldn't say no.
Here's some pics:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a258/Polenicus/05-10-09_1745.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a258/Polenicus/05-10-09_1744.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a258/Polenicus/05-10-09_1742.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a258/Polenicus/05-10-09_1741.jpg
I'm gonna stick a big Autobot decal in that back window and call him 'Bumblejumper' :D
(And yes, I'm male, no, I'm not gay. I'm just an immense nerd.)
However, I now have a job which causes me to borrow my roommate's van an anomalous number of times just to go to work. Taking the bus turns a 15 minute drive into an hour and 45 minute transit ordeal, and it really isn't worth it. I have the financial stability necessary, so... I bit the bullet, and bought a car.
Now, the buying experience was remarkably pleasant. The Salesman was impressed with my credit rating, and told me I could basically buy any car on the lot. However, I had specific requirements: Fuel efficiency (It was to be an in-town commuter car, after all), reasonable monthly payments, and decent headroom (I'm 6'1", which shouldn't be a big deal, but half the cars I drive seem to demand I fold myself into an accordion shape to fit into them)
Me and my roommate (They assumed she was my girlfriend/wife, which, honestly, was part of my plan. I figured a couple would earn more respect from them than a single male) test drove a nice Ford Fusion, which was fully loaded, and really had everything I was looking for. After the test drive, I honestly thought it would be the one.
Then, there was one more car we test drove. A little Volkswagon Golf, which revealed to me I had one more, hidden requirement.
I needed YELLOW
It was a basic Volkswagon Golf, but it ran like a top, was newer, had more warranty left, and it was a Volkswagon, which i inherently trust to be reliable more than Fords. To be honest, I prefer basic cars, as there's less to go expensively wrong on them. And it had a nice stereo, lots of room, and was a hatchback. All win.
And it was so utterly unique and adorable I couldn't say no.
Here's some pics:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a258/Polenicus/05-10-09_1745.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a258/Polenicus/05-10-09_1744.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a258/Polenicus/05-10-09_1742.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a258/Polenicus/05-10-09_1741.jpg
I'm gonna stick a big Autobot decal in that back window and call him 'Bumblejumper' :D
(And yes, I'm male, no, I'm not gay. I'm just an immense nerd.)