July 29, 2009
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Reindeer Games
Well . . . I just went to a Toyota site to see if my old 1998 VW Beetle qualifies as a clunker . . . . and it does not! Pooey!
The thing has 104,500ish miles and it is diesel . . . the site "thinks" it averages combined 38MPG; they're not too far off. In the city, I average 31MPG, on the highway, I've broken 40MPG . . . yeah, not too shabby for an 11yr old blue ball, huh?
Why would I want to get rid of it?
The thing is 5-speed manual transmission, and has a bunch of little things falling apart; the latest, I think I might have to invest some $$ into new breaks. Ok, ok, breaks are standard maintenance stuff. I know, no getting around that.
As I near 50yrs of age, I yearn for comfort: automatic transmission, polyester pants, elastic waist bands, . . . NO CAMPING. I've paid my dues in life, I want comfort. 5-speed manual transmission is not comfort; it is control, but not comfort.
Now, even if it did qualify as a clunker, I don't think I'd buy Toyota. I'm liking that Mini Clubman!!
The site I went to is: http://www.buyatoyota.com/cars.aspx try if if you want to get a slight idea about your wheels.
WooHoo!!! 2days to go . . . then WEEKEND!!
And, while the original plans had me flying out to Seattle to start a 10ish-day trek meandering around the West Coast and ending up in Vegas; a chat that JBen and I had earlier today might have me staying home instead. We'll see how things develop, if they do.
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Good luck with the car adventure.
I've grown to appreciate working AC. I still prefer a stick shift, but the new Volvo does have heated seats and a sun roof lol
My PT Cruiser doesn't qualify either... I wish it averaged what they're saying ! Enjoy your vacation... with or without the travel.
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