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So how's this for blog-worthy? I just put $500 down on a Toyota Prius.
Now, before I get accused of hypocrisy by Chris (I ragged on her for buying a Focus without shopping first), I haven't actually bought the thing. Hell, they haven't even run a credit check yet. I just want to drive it and this is the only way.
Why do I have to pay $500 and wait 8-10 weeks for a test-drive? Because the damnable things are moving out the door faster than they can make them! You can't find a Prius on a lot anywhere in the metro area. They get snapped up as soon as they come off the truck, if not before. So that's what I'm doing: I'm custom-ordering a Seahawks blue (they call it seaside pearl or some gods-awful thing, but trust me) package #6 brand new Prius. #6 is the one with the built-in Bluetooth for my phone (headset? my CAR is a headset!) and the 6-disc in-dash cd changer. It'll take a bit to build, but that gives me time to test-drive the hybrid Civic and maybe an Acura. Then when my Prius comes in I can drive it and make a decision. If I like it, I buy it. If not, they give me my $500 back and I go get something else. I wish Chevy made a reasonable hybrid.
But anyway, one way or another I'll be buying my first-ever brand new car in a few months. Holy shit, if I'm not careful I'll start growing up! Better go play some games. };-)>
Now, before I get accused of hypocrisy by Chris (I ragged on her for buying a Focus without shopping first), I haven't actually bought the thing. Hell, they haven't even run a credit check yet. I just want to drive it and this is the only way.
Why do I have to pay $500 and wait 8-10 weeks for a test-drive? Because the damnable things are moving out the door faster than they can make them! You can't find a Prius on a lot anywhere in the metro area. They get snapped up as soon as they come off the truck, if not before. So that's what I'm doing: I'm custom-ordering a Seahawks blue (they call it seaside pearl or some gods-awful thing, but trust me) package #6 brand new Prius. #6 is the one with the built-in Bluetooth for my phone (headset? my CAR is a headset!) and the 6-disc in-dash cd changer. It'll take a bit to build, but that gives me time to test-drive the hybrid Civic and maybe an Acura. Then when my Prius comes in I can drive it and make a decision. If I like it, I buy it. If not, they give me my $500 back and I go get something else. I wish Chevy made a reasonable hybrid.
But anyway, one way or another I'll be buying my first-ever brand new car in a few months. Holy shit, if I'm not careful I'll start growing up! Better go play some games. };-)>