IT IS TIME FOR FOSSILMEDIC TO GET NEW WHEELS. The “deer-killer” SUV is approaching 140,000 miles and is making more expensive noises. When I had two incomes and one mortgage it would be a no-brainer … a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, like one I rented in Las Vegas. But I have one income and two mortgages.
MIDDLE AGE CHARACTERCHURES
As kids, my brother and I would make fun of the old guys at the beach driving their Corvette convertibles and staring at the 18 year olds in bikinis. Now I could be the fossil in the Vette.
While walking through a car lot, pondering if I should get a truck, SUV or sedan, my heart skipped a beat. I was looking at a candy-apple RED Mustang with a beige interior!
FAMILY ADVICE
When I called my brother, he told me about seeing a bright yellow 2010 Camaro. It was the first day on the street and the owner already went through one tank of gas. We spent a half-hour discussing muscle car choices, including a detailed analysis of the Mustang, Challenger and Camaro. It was like we were adolescants back at the beach.
My brother asserts that I would HAVE to buy a V-8 and it would HAVE to be RED. If he was buying new wheels, it would be a crew cab Silverado … red of course.
While fixing my dad’s computer, a high-tech Father’s Day present, the discussion continued. He suggested a BMW, Cadillac or, his favorite, Gran Marquis. He has owned three in the past 15 years.
The last suggestion was a jab. I complain every time I get a rental Marquis when travelling … four so far this year.
Speculating about “the best” car is a summer past-time in my family. It was great playing the game this weekend. After all of this talk I may end up with this:
Sturdy, Flimsy, economical air-cooled and light enough to push off the road. Wonder if it comes with satellite radio? The name of this car was inspired by Sputnick, this LINK includes a picture of one used in firefighting(!!) [link fixed]
Commercial for Trabant: http://www.carlustblog.com/2008/12/great-commercia.html
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