New Plates for the Mini!
I wonder how many of my fellow drivers and their passengers will figure it out.
Archive of posts filed under the Car category.
Day 1 of the new chair/car regime
Today was the first occasion we had to use the new wheelchair on an excursion to the dentist. It fits into the back of the car just fine. When we got to the dentist’s office, however, I couldn’t make the wireless remote key unlock the hatchback. I eventually got the chair out and got Mom …
Everything’s got a price
But air for your car tires? When the hell did this start happening? The Air-Serv company says it’s been in business since 1981, but today’s the first day I’ve run into their machines at a gas station. Actually, I ran into two gas stations which have them. I drove across the street from the second …
Vanity plate
Okay, I couldn’t resist. At $25/year, why not get a vanity license plate? I just ordered this from the state. There’s a 60-90 day wait, but in the meantime the existing one has the same initials as Ireland’s public broadcasting system, so it’s easily remembered too.
A query
I bought the Mini from a private individual, not from a dealer. He gave me the title and I had to go pay the city $10 to transfer it into my name. I was advised to keep the title document in a safe place. Fair enough. But. I don’t remember ever getting a title to …
A new (used) car!
I know I said I wanted a red Honda Fit, but reason and the pocketbook prevailed. A new Fit is around $20K with tax, so even a 6-year loan at 3.09% would have meant a $300 car payment every month for 72 months. There aren’t very many used ones available here, and the ones that …
A new car contender
My sister’s neighbor restores and resells cars. This is his latest work. Click to enlarge It’s a 2005 Mini. I’m gonna try it out this afternoon. I suspect it’s too small to fit the wheelchair into easily, but I can’t resist. I’ve wanted to drive one since BMW first reintroduced them.
What’s the plan here?
On the way back from getting a routine blood test today I stopped at a local Chevy dealer to look at the Chevy Sonic, which is very similar to the Honda Fit I’ve been studying (as are the Nissan Versa, the Toyota Yaris, and the Mazda2). I had no luck seeing the Sonic, though, because …
Shall I pitch a fit?
There’s about a two-month wait for a red Fit. I haven’t actually bought the car yet, but I’ve been told by the dealers that it takes that long. If you look at their inventory they have white Fits, silver Fits, and black Fits, but no red Fits. Oh well. At least I’ll get two months …
Want!
The ’97 Geo is rusting out, the trunk lid latch is broken and can’t be fixed for under a few thousand bucks, and there are leaks which cause the floorboards to get soaked when it rains heavily for a day or two. Thus I’m looking for a new car which can haul a wheelchair around …