Rental cars
Since my poor Pathfinder got fucked up, it's now in the shop and I'm driving a rental car. It's a Cobalt. Chevy Cobalt? It's like one of those Dodge Neons or something. I think it's supposed to be the replacement for a Malibu or something. It's brand new, and has the new car smell, and that's about all I can say in its favor. It's little, and has manual locks and windows, and I'm pretty sure it's a 4-cylinder. Oh, and the plastic that makes up most of the interior is like the same plastic they use to make toys out of. In other words, it's one of those cars that is okay when it's brand new, but a year later the shine and smell will wear off and you'll be thinking "what a piece of shit" as you make payments for another 4 years.
It's reminded me how nice my Pathfinder is! I sit up a little higher, but not too high -- I get the benefit of an SUV without it being huge, it's got a 6-disc CD changer, leather interior (including the steering wheel, unlike the Cobalt), power everything and 20" wheels. I can't wait 'til it's out of the shop. I'm gonna take that thing in for a tune-up and have it detailed and it'll be like having a new car again.
The Cobalt will be okay for the week, but I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get goddamned tired of reaching down to my calf to crank down the window 4 times a day, twice as I enter the parking garage at work and twice as I exit to scan my stupid parking card! And I totally forgot what it was like to have to reach over and unlock a door for someone, or reach in and around to unlock the back door because the keys can only be used on the front doors! Oh, the things we take for granted. I'm just glad my baby is getting fixed as I type.
As an aside, isn't it annoying to try and figure out where everything is on an unfamiliar car? Mine has a filter that keeps the stench of other cars and whatever else is outside from entering the cab. This thing should at least be able to recycle the air or something, but when I hit the button it just blinks a few times and then goes off. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong, but who wants to take the time to figure that out?
I can't wait to get that call telling me I can pick mine back up!
It's reminded me how nice my Pathfinder is! I sit up a little higher, but not too high -- I get the benefit of an SUV without it being huge, it's got a 6-disc CD changer, leather interior (including the steering wheel, unlike the Cobalt), power everything and 20" wheels. I can't wait 'til it's out of the shop. I'm gonna take that thing in for a tune-up and have it detailed and it'll be like having a new car again.
The Cobalt will be okay for the week, but I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get goddamned tired of reaching down to my calf to crank down the window 4 times a day, twice as I enter the parking garage at work and twice as I exit to scan my stupid parking card! And I totally forgot what it was like to have to reach over and unlock a door for someone, or reach in and around to unlock the back door because the keys can only be used on the front doors! Oh, the things we take for granted. I'm just glad my baby is getting fixed as I type.
As an aside, isn't it annoying to try and figure out where everything is on an unfamiliar car? Mine has a filter that keeps the stench of other cars and whatever else is outside from entering the cab. This thing should at least be able to recycle the air or something, but when I hit the button it just blinks a few times and then goes off. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong, but who wants to take the time to figure that out?
I can't wait to get that call telling me I can pick mine back up!
posted by PlatinumGirl at 6:06 PM
7 Comments:
I have the cheap Corolla without power windows and locks. I've gotten used to it after trading my dad for the nice Corolla, but it would be awesome to lock the doors from outside the car. Maybe when I grow up. *sigh*
Peachy: Aww . . . well, it seems like your dream ride has 2 wheels so your car's really probably just a commuter.
I've always had a tendency to get bored with my vehicles after a while and that's when I end up at a lot making deals with the devil. This whole ordeal is reminding me that I can spend a whole lot less money on the one I have to make it seem like new again.
I feel your pain. I had my Mustang in the shop and when I picked up the rental car, I almost killed someone.
You cannot go from a Mustang to a Focus. No way.
Hope yours is done quickly.
I'm ready for a new car. I do have to take mine to the carwash today since I spilled an entire travel mug of coffee on the floor yesterday. Oops.
Robin: A Focus! I think when you rent a car through your insurance you should get the same car you already drive -- unless, of course, whatever they're offering is better. :0)
CL: Oooooooooh! Coffee stains. Good luck!
I was thinking of buying one. Thanks for steering me clear! Screw the Cobalt.
LBB: LOL -- I swear it's a toy car! I'm surprised it doesn't have a little wire on top for a remote control.
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