As you probably have surmised, I live in the sticks and don’t get out much. City things are not a regular part of my life. So, when I get to a city, I get busy. This trip to Oregon was full of purpose: a haircut, a new battery in my laptop, a box of clothing to a consignment store. This was all peripheral to visiting family (Hi Mom!) However, I had another purpose.
Fernando has received a terminal diagnosis. He’ll probably keep going for another several years, but the needed parts are no longer available except as “after market” which, rather than fitting, will need to be welded. This isn’t ideal. After 24 years in my life, it is time to let go for a better vehicle. (sob)
Is this a better vehicle?
Maybe after a new battery and a big wash job.
I think car washes are scary! But good results. . .
Never had an automatic. Never had a four-door. Never had a 6-cylinder. Never had a car that wasn’t green or blue. Never had a car manufactured in this century (talking about cars of my choice for my use, not the old family wagon or our good ’03 Toyota Tacoma).
Can’t say that anymore. But I’ve only owned Honda Accords, so that part is familiar.
Now I just have to stop slamming my left foot into the brake (because it is NOT a clutch) before starting the car and remember to put it in Park before trying to remove the key.
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Owning a car for that long is so impressive! I’ll be curious to hear how you find the automatic!
Elisabeth, ugh, I don’t like driving an automatic transmission car. It is nice to have the 6 cylinder, so there’s that going for it.
You had Fernando for 24 years? That’s really amazing! I hope you’ll grow to love your new car.
Michelle, I got Fernando in the fall of 2001 after I wrecked my ’88 Accord. It was considered 80% my fault, and I felt so guilty that I figured I’d have this car for the rest of my life. Thank you for your good wishes in my new automotive relationship!
Congrats on the new wheels! Also congrats on getting 24 years of the old ones.
If it’s any consolation, last year I made the switch from stick to automatic and the sun still rises. The only reason I did it is that I wanted my stepsons to learn stick, so I handed down my very reliable 10 year old car and got a “new” 5 year old car. Would you believe it has a back up camera?????? And a key fob instead of a key!!!
I adore stick but between you and me…it is kind of nice to just put my foot on the gas and go when I’m merging into traffic.
Hi Birchie, thank you for the encouragement. Most of my driving is foothills and mountains. Working on an attitude adjustment here.
You can let go of Fernando knowing he served you well and had a good life! But yay, Hondas! And don’t worry about switching from manual to auto–after driving for about 45 years on manual transmission cars, my current Honda is automatic, and I never once stomped on the break thinking it wa the clutch. You’ll do just fine.
So what is the name of your new vehicle? Inquiring Minds Want to Know (and I’m sure you’re old enough, as am I, to recognize that tagline)!
Sharon, currently the car is called “Mom’s Car”.
Remove a Key?! Who does that? You can still claim you have a yesteryear car. 😉
Ben
Ben, because new cars don’t have keys anymore?? That is waaaaay too modern for this little gray duck!
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