I have been test-driving new cars, building myself up to having to buy one soon. The thing is that I really don’t care enough to comparison shop - I want economical, adequate and fuel-efficient. Other than that I don’t really notice things. The salespeople get carried away with sound systems, colour, tinted windows, storage, etc…goes right over my head. Clearly they haven’t noticed the vehicle I arrived in!
Next weekend I will be in the city for the big trade show, and somehow I have lucked into a solo hotel room. We are bringing a big team and most people have to share…my room-mate is only there for one night of the four. I was dreading sharing the space so this is a relief. I do not make a good room-mate, I am too inconsiderate. I am off to buy the prescribed colour pants for this booth, and then I will go for a hike in the rain. I feel like I need to get all the outdoor exercise I can over the next few weeks. Also, it makes me feel good.
September 20th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
The joy of car buying!
I hope you find something you can really dig. I too, ignored those horrible sales shit and insisted on the bare bottom of cars. I actually test drove a few models at the dealership then went to my credit union and found a fleet dealer that brought the car to my doorstep. It was cool and at an affordable price.
Have a great time at the trade show - yep, I’m not much on roomates either so I’m glad yours is bailing after a day
Great! Love the hiking in the rain. There’s somethin’ special about that rain smell and the solitude that I just love.
Dang.
i gotta get back to hiking!
xoxoxoxoxox