The previous car was pretty old, and eventually needed repairs that would have cost too much to be worth it. I'm pleased with the replacement.
It was a few days after I got it that I suddenly realised: it was the first car I'd bought for me rather than for us. That caused a pang. Another link gone.
As if these external links really mattered; they're only symbolic of course. And yet....
Andrew was so pleased when we got the last car, in August 2011. I was already doing all the driving, but he was keen to have a drive of this car so I swapped seats one day, close to home, and let him drive it the rest of the way. He surrendered his licence soon afterwards, pleased to know we had a good car that would be easy for me to drive.
And it was a good car for me, a comfortable size to drive and to park. It was my favourite car ever — but when you buy an old car, it needs more and more work, and is wearing out all the time ... as it eventually did.
It was a few days after I got it that I suddenly realised: it was the first car I'd bought for me rather than for us. That caused a pang. Another link gone.
As if these external links really mattered; they're only symbolic of course. And yet....
Andrew was so pleased when we got the last car, in August 2011. I was already doing all the driving, but he was keen to have a drive of this car so I swapped seats one day, close to home, and let him drive it the rest of the way. He surrendered his licence soon afterwards, pleased to know we had a good car that would be easy for me to drive.
And it was a good car for me, a comfortable size to drive and to park. It was my favourite car ever — but when you buy an old car, it needs more and more work, and is wearing out all the time ... as it eventually did.
So I must look on the bright side. I was able to choose the latest car solely for my own specific needs. I don't have to worry about fitting a wheely walker into it, for instance. I was able to go even smaller, even easier to park. I'm told that smaller is more economical too. And it's not nearly so old, so I trust will last a lot longer.
The old (1984 Camry) The new (1995 Ford Festiva Trio)
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The old (1984 Camry) The new (1995 Ford Festiva Trio)
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Date: 2014-06-19 07:03 pm (UTC)
From: metahara
I like the pretty blue color! Drive safe, have fun adventures in your "new" car!!
Date: 2014-06-21 07:36 am (UTC)
From: snakypoet
Thank you. :)
Your new car sounds very good. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteenjoy your ride. The history listory of all the cars we've had must tell a lot about us! I only ever had 1 new car in my life - all the rest are what we used to call "bangers" and what the French call "un tas de feraille" (a heap of rusty iron.
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