Mike bought a new vehicle over the weekend. I surmise it was time. His car at 12 years old was no longer aging well. It had a myriad of problems that when viewed individually were minor irritations, but when viewed collectively signaled a system on the brink of failure. Indeed, as the dealership who sold [...]
Tag: vehicles
Here I come adulthood!
When I purchased my Hyundai Tiburon close to ten years ago I did so because I loved it. When I learned about the great warranty Hyundai offers (5/60 bumper to bumper and 10/100 drivetrain) I used it as a validation that I had made a good choice. For all the years since I drove out [...]
The string of colorful cuss words…
I am miffed today at gravel trucks that cast off pieces of gravel as they barrel down the roads and highways. Those pieces of gravel tend to hit whatever vehicles are in close proximity. Aside from little car dings, gravel pitched at the right speed and trajectory can do some windshield damage. The drivers in [...]
Fueling the fire…
I am not sure, but I think the universe is actively seeking to get me to commit to buying a new car. This pains me as I love the car I have - a paid off 2004 Hyundai Tiburon with less than 75,000 miles on it. But lately, the love I have for my Tiburon seems more [...]
THE NEW FORTY 