Ten Years Old as the new New
This last week, I have had the opportunity to reflect back on my youth and realize how much I have grown up and changed my perspectives. We recently started the search for a second car. That would not seem like such a hard thing to do for most people, but we (and when I say we, I mean I predominately) have some standards that must be met when buying a new car.
I think that safety has become one of the top priorities for me. We found a 1991 Mazda Miata for sale for about $1500. This seemed to be the sportiest car that I could have thought of back then, that was until BMW released the Z3. I thought that I would have really liked a little Miata with a convertible top until there was an accident just outside of our complex. A rather safe looking BMW ran into an ambulance. I know that seems like it should be impossible, but it happened. The BMW had to be peeled away like a disregarded orange peel only to get the trapped person out. The ambulance did sustain some damage, but not much. After seeing that, I thought I should start looking for something with a bit more safety, not just good on gas.
I keep thinking about getting a scooter again (that would make #6 in 4 years of marriage,) but it has been raining nearly everyday at 2 or 3 pm. This is also the main reason why I just can't justify getting a dune buggy, even if it does have windshield wipers. So, practicality has set in.
It always seems like a good idea to look for cars like the ones you had before and liked. We have seemed to like most of the cars we have owned. Each car had a different quality that we liked. My sister had a '89 Civic hatchback when I started driving. I took it to Cedar Rapids, Iowa one time and really enjoyed it even though it was a 4-speed manual. So, I found one for sale in town for a reasonable price. We went to test drive it and even managed to get the car seat in it. About half way down the block, we had reached a decision and turned around. Did not buy it. Ten years ago, this seemed like a great car to drive around town. It felt safe, at least compared to the other cars on the road.
I guess that shouldn't be too shocking to me though. Our '95 Altima is a great car. When I was a young driver, a '95 was practically new. I have gained a new perspective after those 10 years of driving. So, though our current car is now over 10 years old, it is a pretty good new car to us still.
This last week, I have had the opportunity to reflect back on my youth and realize how much I have grown up and changed my perspectives. We recently started the search for a second car. That would not seem like such a hard thing to do for most people, but we (and when I say we, I mean I predominately) have some standards that must be met when buying a new car.
I think that safety has become one of the top priorities for me. We found a 1991 Mazda Miata for sale for about $1500. This seemed to be the sportiest car that I could have thought of back then, that was until BMW released the Z3. I thought that I would have really liked a little Miata with a convertible top until there was an accident just outside of our complex. A rather safe looking BMW ran into an ambulance. I know that seems like it should be impossible, but it happened. The BMW had to be peeled away like a disregarded orange peel only to get the trapped person out. The ambulance did sustain some damage, but not much. After seeing that, I thought I should start looking for something with a bit more safety, not just good on gas.
I keep thinking about getting a scooter again (that would make #6 in 4 years of marriage,) but it has been raining nearly everyday at 2 or 3 pm. This is also the main reason why I just can't justify getting a dune buggy, even if it does have windshield wipers. So, practicality has set in.
It always seems like a good idea to look for cars like the ones you had before and liked. We have seemed to like most of the cars we have owned. Each car had a different quality that we liked. My sister had a '89 Civic hatchback when I started driving. I took it to Cedar Rapids, Iowa one time and really enjoyed it even though it was a 4-speed manual. So, I found one for sale in town for a reasonable price. We went to test drive it and even managed to get the car seat in it. About half way down the block, we had reached a decision and turned around. Did not buy it. Ten years ago, this seemed like a great car to drive around town. It felt safe, at least compared to the other cars on the road.
I guess that shouldn't be too shocking to me though. Our '95 Altima is a great car. When I was a young driver, a '95 was practically new. I have gained a new perspective after those 10 years of driving. So, though our current car is now over 10 years old, it is a pretty good new car to us still.
posted by The Pagets in Florida at 6:16 PM
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We still like the Camry you helped us check out a year ago. Not a single problem yet knock knock. In 4 years we hope to add a Toyota Sienna minivan, used of course. But what are we to do when your on the otherside of the country? :).
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