DANG
so its past that two-month mark since i've updated here. i still occasionally come back to read everyone's journal, but its kinda at the end of my favorites list, and i never feel like i've got the time to post anything worthwhile.. or not so worthwhile.
anyway, i thought i'd update now. i've been thinking about this post for about a week now too. see, last weekend, i got a brand new car. yes, this spoiled bitch's daddy bought me one after the eagle talon crapped out for the 80 billionth time. brand new black 2005 Hyundai Tiburon GT. its beyond awesome, and i'm treatin the thing like its my first born. its crazy to think that within a month that i got that eagle talon, i was already callin it "my piece of shit car." not this one. it is beyond nice, and so much more than i could've asked for. i'm probably having just as much a hard time believing this as you. but here she is, in all her glory:
its a 2.7 liter, 6-cylinder, 172 horsepower, 5-speed manual, and somehow i've already put over 900 miles on it. it was mine with less than 20 miles on it, drove a good 120+ miles while in houston last weekend, and put another 600 on traveling between houston and lubbock. i LOVE driving this car. its fast, very clean, and has tons of features. in fact, here's a list of 61 improvements i've counted since getting rid of the talon:
01 headlights are bright enough to see the road
02 both foglights are in tact and they work too
03 right turn signal doesn't blink three times fastes than the left
04 the hood opens when you pull the lever, and it stays up by itself
05 underneath the hood, everything is clean
06 nothing leaks
07 nothing burns or makes burning smells
08 it doesn't overheat
09 temperature gauge is accurate and doesn't jump around sporadically
10 speedometer doesn't randomly quit working
11 odometer is accurate and has 174,400 less miles on it
12 there is an extra trip odometers in case i go on two trips at the same time
13 steering wheel is completely in tact and easier to grip (leatherbound)
14 horn blows w/o having to break thumbs jamming them into buttons
15 horn doesn't sound like a sick bird's sneeze
16 driver-side seat now able to recline, is fully adjustable, and no longer sits crooked
17 seat no longer hurts my back
18 i have adjustable lumbar support
19 seats and interior now sporty mesh and leather
20 passenger-side seat has a nifty pocket behind it
21 more room
22 number of cup holders jumps from one to two, plus a square hole (for cell phone, etc)
23 larger center console holds more cd's and whatnot
24 theres a special holder for sunglasses that i don't yet own
25 passenger-side sun-visor stays in place, and doesn't swing down and around on its own
26 vanity mirrors on both visors (in case i wanted to put on makeup while i drove)
27 cd player works on command and doesn't require luck or the use of other objects to fully insert disc
28 once inside, cds and cassettes don't jam and get stuck upon ejection
29 both map lights work and turn on when the door opens
30 trunk contents easier to see in dark thanks to a working light
31 i no longer freeze thanks to working heat (and well working it is)
32 temperature is programmable and automatically maintained
33 ac vents can shut and won't leak outside air
34 with the push of a button, i can now see the outside temperature, in case i were wondering
35 hatchback stays open w/o use of limbs or props
36 gas tank cap isn't ghetto-rigged w/ wire caps
37 no more nasty smoke spewing from exhaust
38 the dual exhaust system is better, and sounds cool w/o being too loud/obnoxious
39 two more cylinders means more power means faster
40 brakes don't squeal like an old school bus
41 e-brake actually works on inclines
42 brand new paint, shiny, and no rust anywhere
43 i can unlock the doors remotely, and even still, the keys don't get stuck inside locks
44 doors shut w/o squeaking or loud slamming racket
45 when windows are up, it doesn't sound like they're down (its quiet, no air leaks)
46 water-tight! no more wet spots inside after car washes or storms
47 wiper blades don't go kerrrggghhcchkkk when wiped across windshield
48 instead of just one little line, entire rear window defrosts
49 outside rear mirrors defrost
50 driver-side outside mirror doesn't point at the sky (i can see now) and isn't held together w/ masking tape
51 no longer missing any hubcaps. in fact, i now have much nicer 17 inch wheels w/ low profile tires
52 suspension that won't break your bones on lubbock/houston roads
53 rear axel doesn't rattle when i drive 70mph or faster
54 whole car doesn't violently shake when i go faster than 80mph
55 no evidence that someone put out their cigarette on the passenger window tint and seats
56 shift knob is much lower and more comfortable
57 cruise control doesn't randomly fail
58 owners manual not missing
59 car is now protected w/ an alarm system
60 no more repair expenses for 10 years or 100,000 miles
61 its CLEAN!
but yeah, its amazing how this new ride is relieving all kinds of pressure off of mine and my parent's shoulders. only worries i got now are making sure it stays clean, and that i have enough money to keep it full of gas. its slightly less economic than the talon, but i can't complain when not a cent is needed to keep the damn thing running, and for at least a long while now.
farewell, old friend..
anyway, i thought i'd update now. i've been thinking about this post for about a week now too. see, last weekend, i got a brand new car. yes, this spoiled bitch's daddy bought me one after the eagle talon crapped out for the 80 billionth time. brand new black 2005 Hyundai Tiburon GT. its beyond awesome, and i'm treatin the thing like its my first born. its crazy to think that within a month that i got that eagle talon, i was already callin it "my piece of shit car." not this one. it is beyond nice, and so much more than i could've asked for. i'm probably having just as much a hard time believing this as you. but here she is, in all her glory:
its a 2.7 liter, 6-cylinder, 172 horsepower, 5-speed manual, and somehow i've already put over 900 miles on it. it was mine with less than 20 miles on it, drove a good 120+ miles while in houston last weekend, and put another 600 on traveling between houston and lubbock. i LOVE driving this car. its fast, very clean, and has tons of features. in fact, here's a list of 61 improvements i've counted since getting rid of the talon:
01 headlights are bright enough to see the road
02 both foglights are in tact and they work too
03 right turn signal doesn't blink three times fastes than the left
04 the hood opens when you pull the lever, and it stays up by itself
05 underneath the hood, everything is clean
06 nothing leaks
07 nothing burns or makes burning smells
08 it doesn't overheat
09 temperature gauge is accurate and doesn't jump around sporadically
10 speedometer doesn't randomly quit working
11 odometer is accurate and has 174,400 less miles on it
12 there is an extra trip odometers in case i go on two trips at the same time
13 steering wheel is completely in tact and easier to grip (leatherbound)
14 horn blows w/o having to break thumbs jamming them into buttons
15 horn doesn't sound like a sick bird's sneeze
16 driver-side seat now able to recline, is fully adjustable, and no longer sits crooked
17 seat no longer hurts my back
18 i have adjustable lumbar support
19 seats and interior now sporty mesh and leather
20 passenger-side seat has a nifty pocket behind it
21 more room
22 number of cup holders jumps from one to two, plus a square hole (for cell phone, etc)
23 larger center console holds more cd's and whatnot
24 theres a special holder for sunglasses that i don't yet own
25 passenger-side sun-visor stays in place, and doesn't swing down and around on its own
26 vanity mirrors on both visors (in case i wanted to put on makeup while i drove)
27 cd player works on command and doesn't require luck or the use of other objects to fully insert disc
28 once inside, cds and cassettes don't jam and get stuck upon ejection
29 both map lights work and turn on when the door opens
30 trunk contents easier to see in dark thanks to a working light
31 i no longer freeze thanks to working heat (and well working it is)
32 temperature is programmable and automatically maintained
33 ac vents can shut and won't leak outside air
34 with the push of a button, i can now see the outside temperature, in case i were wondering
35 hatchback stays open w/o use of limbs or props
36 gas tank cap isn't ghetto-rigged w/ wire caps
37 no more nasty smoke spewing from exhaust
38 the dual exhaust system is better, and sounds cool w/o being too loud/obnoxious
39 two more cylinders means more power means faster
40 brakes don't squeal like an old school bus
41 e-brake actually works on inclines
42 brand new paint, shiny, and no rust anywhere
43 i can unlock the doors remotely, and even still, the keys don't get stuck inside locks
44 doors shut w/o squeaking or loud slamming racket
45 when windows are up, it doesn't sound like they're down (its quiet, no air leaks)
46 water-tight! no more wet spots inside after car washes or storms
47 wiper blades don't go kerrrggghhcchkkk when wiped across windshield
48 instead of just one little line, entire rear window defrosts
49 outside rear mirrors defrost
50 driver-side outside mirror doesn't point at the sky (i can see now) and isn't held together w/ masking tape
51 no longer missing any hubcaps. in fact, i now have much nicer 17 inch wheels w/ low profile tires
52 suspension that won't break your bones on lubbock/houston roads
53 rear axel doesn't rattle when i drive 70mph or faster
54 whole car doesn't violently shake when i go faster than 80mph
55 no evidence that someone put out their cigarette on the passenger window tint and seats
56 shift knob is much lower and more comfortable
57 cruise control doesn't randomly fail
58 owners manual not missing
59 car is now protected w/ an alarm system
60 no more repair expenses for 10 years or 100,000 miles
61 its CLEAN!
but yeah, its amazing how this new ride is relieving all kinds of pressure off of mine and my parent's shoulders. only worries i got now are making sure it stays clean, and that i have enough money to keep it full of gas. its slightly less economic than the talon, but i can't complain when not a cent is needed to keep the damn thing running, and for at least a long while now.
farewell, old friend..