If I Was a Car… May 6, 2008
As my friend and I walked through the parking lot and back to our cars, we surveyed the area in search of his perfect “new car”. Apparently he is in the market for a new vehicle, and as we walked, we looked to identify what type of car was the perfect fit for him.
It’s clear that generally our dog breeds and our cars match our personalities. He will be trading in a Volkswagen Jetta in search of his new “identity”. We ruled out the Cadillacs and the other more “formal” and “reserved” sedans. He is funny and non-conforming, yet was offended when I suggested the Volkswagen Beetle (sorry…..I didn’t realize it was a chick car). I voted for a brand new Jetta, since I think that really is the best fit.
If I were a car, I would want to be elegant, but not snotty. I would want to be fun, with a good, solid reputation. One thing I know about myself is that I am definitely NOT a convertible….. I like to think of myself as a Jaguar (not the new ones, but the ones from the 1980’s) or perhaps a BMW 2002 (not the year, but the model #). But the truth is…most days I’m a gas truck. My son said I was more like a fire truck…big and loud, forcing people to get out of my way when I was coming through. (He’s been reduced to scrap metal and won’t be worrying about what type of car he is for some time….)
I presently drive a used Hershey-chocolate-bar-colored Murano with Ragu-spaghetti-sauce colored interior, that runs like a lemon. What do you think that says about me?
I would want to be a red cadillac, I currently am driving a big red truck or a beige stationwagon!!!!! Good exercise thinking about this. What is shocking to me is seeing Adrian driving anything. OH MY GOD!!!! I am getting old
For me it would be the closest thing to a boat - a big ole Lincoln.
What I’d like to be: A Shelby Mustang GT, Manual Transmission. Grey with black racing stripes, spoiler, dual exhaust…. zoom, zoom, zoom… That or a souped up 70’s muscle car in a brilliant orange, maybe even with flames on the side.
What I probably am: A reliable Buick Sedan in beige.
I drive cars that say “pretend to drive me fast”, when really I’m someone who wants to hear “drive me fast.”