Only because you asked. Many were the wrong color. Several caused severe sticker shock!
But one was perfect for me!My parents married while serving in the Royal Air Force during World War II. I grew up in a place and time where very few people had cars ~ money was tight and used for food, bus fares, and the basics of life. My parents never owned a car. I rode a bike to school for many years. Even into the early 1960's when I left England, I could count the number of friends who had cars on one hand. I didn't get a driver's license until I was in my 30's and had lived in the USA for almost 13 years.
I've had OK cars and very nice cars, but I've never craved a luxury car. As long as a reliable car got me from point A to point B, I was happy. My first ever new car was crushed in my driveway when a mighty oak fell on it that terrible night Hurricane Fran paid North Carolina a horrific visit in 1996. My last new car purchased in 2002 was loaned to a needy family member over a year ago and has never returned! This is why my wonderful dh saved to buy me some new wheels.
And ladies..................perhaps I should have added this to that list in my previous
'Hot Wheels' post.
When your dh eventually joins you in the world of the retired, don't let him talk you into existing with one car if you've always been used to two. "Honey we can work out a schedule for the car and, if need be, we can always go everywhere together". Heed my words, this seldom works. After spending a year doing just this I could share horror stories.
So, in answer to your question, the Toyoto Avalon Limited is my new car! After three Camrys, all fabulous cars, I'm now the owner of a somewhat 'posh' car in my golden years. Like I've said before, age does have it's perks. Sometimes it's free coffee and a cheaper movie seat...............this time it's a really big perk and I'm extremely grateful.
I'll pick the car up Monday and toot the horn if I pass by your house!
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YES! It looks perfectly suited for you, Mary. The color is elegant and "Avalon" evokes images of England and thoughts of English literature.
ReplyDeleteBe safe and I'm looking forward to having you drive me to my own car again!
Love,
Deborah
(Did you ever look at our outing photos on last Friday's post?)
Mary, I am so happy about your new car. It sounds lovely. Your dh is a sweet guy and a keeper for sure. I agree about having two cars. It is the only way. Smile.
ReplyDeleteI am in Atlanta visiting my sister for a couple of days. My time on the computer is so limited. I'll be home Sat. night.
Hugs...Jeanne
A new car! It looks like a really nice one. I've always liked that model. We have an Audi which I love. In a couple of years we are going to trade it in for new one. So far we only have one car between us. We don't need a car in Paris and it is very rare that we both need the car when in the country. So far it has worked out.
ReplyDeleteMary, your vehicle philosophy and my vehicle philosophy are almost identical. I drive a Camry. Would love to own an Avalon! Beautiful "posh" car!
ReplyDeleteAny Toyota is always a good car. Yes, my family never had a car either growing up. Just not needed in the city.
ReplyDeleteMary,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new wheels! I am saving for a new one also, but I love my 8 y.o. Alero and so far it loves me too. I, too, remember when cars were indeed more of a luxury..very few families had two cars when I was growing up in Vermont and only a handful of kids drove to school in their senior year of High School. The rest of us walked or took the bus or rode a bike. We walked to friend's houses and took the City bus downtown for our teenage shopping adventures in the local (very few National) stores. Seems a lifetime ago...oh wait...it was!
All my best,
Janet