Wheels

February 20, 2004

My New Car

I bought this on Monday. I've wanted it since mid-2001 when I read about it in a magazine. And now . . . she's mine!

For those of you who don't know what it is, its a 2004 Subaru WRX. I don't make a lot of money, but I am frugal, I budget well, and I'm single (which is a huge factor, or so I'm told). In fact, I definitely needed a new car several months ago, heck, even a couple of years ago.

The new car has these standard features:

  • » Horizontally opposed 4-cylinder intercooled turbo engine packing 227 horses
  • » MOMO brand leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • » Power windows and locks
  • » Cruise control
  • » Air conditioning
  • » 6-disc in-dash CD changer with cassette player
  • » Projector beam foglights
  • » Full-time All Wheel Drive

It also has these tasty features:

  • » Rear spoiler
  • » Power moonroof
  • » Heated front seats
  • » Heated exterior mirrors
  • » Auto-dimming, compass rear-view mirror
  • » Turbo gauge
  • » Short throw shifter
  • » Armrest extension
  • » Premium Sound Package

Yes, I admit there's certainly a lot there that I don't need. But I promise I got a great deal on it. Due to my excellent negotiation skills (taught by my brother-in-law, Ted), I paid far lower than the sticker price. Oh yeah, its a great time to drive a new car.

Category: My Life, WRX | Permalink | 2 Comments
Comments

I am green with envy at this moment. Of course, you knew that I wanted a WRX as well, so maybe you expected my envy. Maybe someday... But the Subaru that I am paying for right now is a great car (even if I don't ever drive it!!). It has many of the same features as your new car, except it has dual sunroofs, since it is bigger than the WRX and it only has a single-disc CD player. And I must say, heated seats are so nice. I get angry when I have to get in my Neon on cold days and I can't flip the switch to turn on the butt-warmer. Weird, the things that become necessities!

Posted by: Jill at February 20, 2004 11:10 AM

Wow, that is an awesome car! Lots and lots acceleration. Just don't get too carried away. :)

Posted by: markku at February 20, 2004 11:47 AM