New Convertible

I think it all started last week with the heating unit valve for the climate control systems failing in our 1994 840 BMW. No matter how carefully we have taken care of it, things happen. It is just old. It also has close to 200,000 miles on it. We talked about buying a new/used car this year but I didn’t want to add the additional stress of more expenses to Michael while he is at the beginning of setting up his own shop.

So, no one is no more surprised than I that we bought a car on Monday. There is a really well run consignment car dealer in town and Michael noticed a 2003 Audi A4 Convertible as he passed it on Sunday. We took it out for a test drive and paid for it on Monday. We got a REALLY good deal.

The only problem: Michael HATES the color. He is already talking about what color it is going to be.

Me? I like the color, which he refers to as a “chick color.” I think this sweet girlie car is going to become a manly car in short order. It has light brown leather interior so he is replacing the convertible top with a dark brown one and is going to paint the car a rich brown an old British color – Saddle Brown, I think.

This car should take us on lots of adventures for the next 5+ years. We so missed having a convertible as it made us get up and out of the house in the evenings and weekends. This car will be good for us. Good for our souls.

PS It's my birthday today. Small plans. Will report tomorrow.