I woke up one morning and knew that I had to get something more economical. I drive 50 miles round trip each day to work and the price of gas is killing me. Not to get too off topic but I have very mixed feelings about all of this since I work in the energy industry. So while I'm happy for the Houston economy, not so happy for the Squirrel Assassin household economy.
I have considered just getting a soul-less car that gets super awesome gas mileage... you know a car like a Prius or other small hybrid. I just couldn't do it! I am known for always having a little sports car so moving to something like that is just wrong!
Instead, I bought this car... YAY!!!
For anyone who is unaware, this is the Mini Cooper Clubman S. The Clubman is a slightly bigger version of the Mini (A jumbo shrimp as the advertising calls it). It is a very fast little car with a nice turbo and it still gets at least 34 mpg on the highway. Yay for me!!
Sorry for the crappy pictures but it was dark out. More pics when I get a chance.
8 comments:
How cool!!!!
WOO HOO!!! Nice ride Carol! Even though it's still really small it looks about twice the size of the Miata!! Think of all the shopping you can do in your new ride!
P.S. Welcome back to blog land!
Great car! Can't wait for a ride (hint hint)
New car, new pool.
Can we be friends? :-)
Heather, it's very fun and better for the environment than what I really wanted! I'm feeling good about myself!
Trix, it is still very small but LOTS of room for shopping. Although having a Miata never stopped me. And if I REALLY want to do some damage, I do still have the Ford F250 available for shopping exursions.
kb, I would love to take you and the rest of the ladies for a ride! Maybe a sushi outing soon? Or another wine bar evening? Let me know.
Amber, yes we can be friends! However I can't afford to go anywhere as often for a while. New car, new pool = new debt! I actually was happy with my Miata but it was hard to get three people in it.
Oh and Amber... now that we are friends, I'll be coming by during ski season! ;)
Feel free to drop by and swim anytime!
OMG I LOVE IT!!! SOOOOO CUTE!!!
You need to add a pic of the inside so everyone can see how cute it is!
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