Oh my goodness! I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas. This year has went by so fast. Seemed like Easter was just yesterday. The weather here is finally cooling down and we have actually had some days that have dipped down in the 30’s already. So I’d say, It’s beginning to feel like Christmas.
Speaking of Christmas. I got an early Christmas present to me, from me and for me. A new car!
I have been car shopping since May. I have been driving a Ford Escape for 11 years. It was paid for, never gave me a problem, has less than 100k miles on it and even still smelled new at times. Why did I get a new car? Because when Ford put out the Broncos a few years ago, I feel in love with them and have been wanting one ever since. I waited until my paychecks got a little bigger and I began shopping.
It’s been crazy wheeling and dealing with these car lots. I have learned that no matter what “deal” they say they can give you, you will end up paying the same. It’s how they twist and turn numbers to make you feel like your getting something for nothing. We called their bluff several times, ended up walking away and finally stopped looking for a couple months to get our thoughts back together.
Well, last week, we ended up at our local Ford dealer, we talked and scribbled numbers for about an hour or so until I gave in. I came home with a 2025 Ford Bronco Sport. An eruption green one. I would have never dreamed I would be driving a green car. But here I am owning it. Well, I wont really own it until I retire probably. Ha. My first color of choice was actually a tan colored one but they were sold out and to have one ordered from another dealer would have put me over my budget.
I really like it and the green is growing on me. It has a lot of features and I keep finding new buttons and hiding places inside. It’s kind of scary with all the new technology now. I remember years ago, if my stick shift car stalled or stopped, I could just roll it down a hill and pop the clutch to get it started back. I feel like cars now days will leave you stopped if one thing goes wrong. I guess that’s the chances I have to take. But until then, I will be sitting comfortably in my new Bronco.
Oh an my favorite feature, It has a hitch. [grin]
