Posted by RealMe on January 24, 2008, at 22:29:16
In reply to Progress Report (long), posted by Racer on January 24, 2008, at 14:36:20
First, I understand; it was hard for me to give up my Toyota Tercel (1983) LOL, but DH took it into Chicago one day several years ago, and a lady broadsided him. So, we ended up giving it to an organization where kids fix the cars and then sell them or get to use them. I felt better about that because it meant some kid was thrilled to fix it up and drive it.
RE the SAAB convertible; you are definitely not to old for a convertible. I am older than you, and I would give my eye teeth for a convertible, and a SAAB no less. Of course for me to get another car would mean giving up the 1989 Camry or the 2002 Camry--the sensible cars!!! These cars never seem to die. We were going to trade in the 89 Camry ( really did not want to) but the mechanic said, hang on to it; it's in good shape. So, Hooray,sort of. It has around 250,000 miles on it. That car even drove through tornados in Kansas touching down all around me. It is my Wizard of Oz mobile!!!
And your mom; well I would love to see her face. Just keep saying how much you love the car even if you don't feel like it or feel you don't deserve it. Of course I think you do deserve it, but I know where you are coming from.
RealMe
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