Hi Trish.
OK, yep.... girl here that digs cars!
I have even changed my own starter and radiator before. Have a basic understanding of the engine enough to diagnose lot's of things.
I'm a Chevy gal. Have had and enjoyed the lifted 4 x 4 trucks with big tires and an appetite for fuel for years. And the dirt bikes that come along with them. Yes, my hubby knows he is buying certain vehicles for me. And I may not ever forget my first brand new car (a Hyundai Santa Fe)... though other cars that came after were more exciting.
One year we had more debt than we knew what do with... My hubby got the new Mazda 3i touring, I got the 2001 black Corvette Zo6 with 26K miles on it (black car, black and red leather interior and run flat tires, had 405 hp with the after market cold air induction added, that was a lot back then), and my brand new 07 Honda Accord in addition to my lifted 1994 3/4 ton Chevy extra cab with a 454 and 200k+ miles on it. Started EVERY time.
Finances changed and I cried many times before trading in my vet and selling off my other cars to get a new 08 Chevy truck. (calculation put that vet at $700/month to drive) Getting the new truck took some sting out. But I was almost embarrassed to drive it because it was average... only half ton and not lifted with nice off road tires, even though still 4 wheel drive.
But the automatic start was awesome. Oh and the chrome exhaust tips on that truck, the engine roared and you could hear the healthy sound from a ways away. Part of what made me give up the 08 truck was when I got the registration bill and Ca wanted $700/year. Our lovely law makers keep coming up with ways to try and put their excess spending off on the people.
We gave up all our fancy cars and paid cash for hubby's granny mobile an 03 Buick Le Sabre and I got a 1997 1/2 ton 4 wheel drive Suburban. We still have both those vehicles, paid for and running.
I considered a Cadillac CTS because they are beautiful cars. Alas, hubby bought me a 2017 1/2 ton, crew cab, eco-diesel Ram truck 4x! I'm still a Chevy girl in my heart, their design just hadn't come far enough to compete with the features of the Ram truck. Funny that they eliminated the name Dodge after the bail outs back in 08. I wanted GAS but the alleged mileage and fact that hubby's always been obsessed with getting a diesel truck, I caved. Well, I do get about 20 mpg in the city and 25 on the highway. But they don't tell you about diesel exhaust fluid being required which to me should be counted into the MPG and also diesel fuel cost more than gas, plus I can't just pull up to ANY pump. $45k later... I would have stuck to my guns and got a gas engine... but also maybe 3/4 ton. Hind sight! The truck is beautiful and it fits my entire family VERY comfortably. Love the features.
will be handing over her Volvo
Seems like back in the day... the volvo station wagon was out performing the Porshe 911 or it could have been the 944. But it's been so long I can't remember exactly.
I do remember though back in junior high... it was the Iroc Z that had me drooling. And I also wanted a Mercedes 450sl convertible, eventually the 560se, but now meh.. to Mercedes.
And also went through a phase of enjoying low riders and "mini" trucks. But actually had and really enjoyed driving Volkswagen beetles a few times. Oh and the Chevy Berreta was a fun car too.
I still think some of the older Camaros, Nova and stangs are sweet rides. I might enjoy a sting ray Vette still.
I'm pretty over the adventures now, but do still appreciate a sweet ride. And yes your is pretty.
ETA: 2001 was the first year they produced the Zo6, and it was the C5 body style.
Married her anyway. 38 years and I still smile when I see her.
