My 1999 Honda CR-V EX

Since my trading in of the recent 2007 Jetta for the much older 1999 Honda, I have no doubt been reaping the financial benefits of a lower amounts for monthly payments, property tax fees and insurance premiums. Seeking out this high mileage mini SUV was the best thing I could have done for a versatile vehicle to keep for an indefinite period of time. Getting accustomed to the higher line of sight while driving has been absolutely no trouble whatsoever, and the increased interior space is a welcomed luxury indeed. However, the age of this vehicle has left its outer form with some minor blemishes, and the weirdest thing is that I really do think they add character to the CR-V (or I am simply too occupied to worry about the aesthetic appeal of a nine year old car). After giving this thing a thorough cleaning on the inside I finally feel true ownership over it, and it is really a pleasure.

It is so funny how little I am bothered by the minor scratches on the outside of the car, for I would have been MORTIFIED had it been my 2007 Wolfsburg Jetta. At this point the Honda is truly a means to get from point A to point B and looking cool in a sportscar is NOT the name of the game anymore. I also believe that having a leased Jetta that didn't really belong to me but to VW had also played a role in how careful I was to maintain the looks of that car. Since this '99 CR-V with over 178K miles is actually in MY name and belongs to no one but ME, I guess I am just happy as long as it runs reliably and gets me to my destination safely. Having that cassette deck adapter has certainly rescued me from boring drives with a solid iPod hook up to the car stereo. I may not be showing off in a modern manner with a Volkswagen, but the Honda is at least pulling me through these current times.

TRENT
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