So Chivvonn, my 1990 Volvo stationwagon, just got inspected...four months after it was due...which set me back $600. The repairs it needed I pretty much accepted as the normal wear and tear that occurs when you drive your car across the country, no big deal. But lately I've wanted a new car so bad. I hate the thought of abandoning Chivvonn, but the relief from hassels that a new car provides is definately tempting. Not that I can afford a car, but anyway I really do love this car. It's safe and reliable and practical and slightly sexy. So, I made a list...

10 Reasons Why I Love My Car:

1. No car payment

2. Insurance is <$80/month

3. She gets decent gas mileage

4. It brought me to Montana and back safely

5. Seat warmers!

6. I can fit lots of junk in her trunk

7. I can (and have) fit 8-9 people in it

8. Good in the snow

9. I can sleep in the back fully stretched out with the seats down

10. Gigantic sunroof--My 4th car with one

10 Reasons Why I Dislike My Car:

1. 0-60 in like 2 minutes

2. The heater fan doesn't work

3. The rear windshield wiper get stuck so it looks like i'm flipping people off

4. I've put about $2000 in repairs in a year and a half of owning it

5. I'm 23 and still driving Mom's Volvo...

6. On the highway when it's cold the battery light flashes and the headlights dim...

7. The driver window doesn't align correctly so there's always a draft

8. No cd player and the tape player is broken...not to mention weak speakers

9. Expensive to repair

10. It's size warrants favors from people who need to move/go to the dump.

So, while I can't go out and get a new car anytime soon cause of the piles of bills I have to pay off, I can at least spend a lot of time researching new cars...someday this will be my reward: