Has It Really Been This Long?

In a very early blog posting in August of 2007, I showed off my brand new XTerra.  After over 60,000 miles and trips to both Portlands,  it’s officially paid off.  So what was once meant to be a something to pass the time during my time of luxurious unemployment – this blog – now has spanned the lifetime of an auto loan.

Now I have an extra $300 a month to spend.  What should I spend it on?  The best idea gets a Wally’s America T-Shirt (if they ever get printed) and tickets to the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals*

 

* First Dallas Stars home game of the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals.  So, not bloody likely.

Why Doesn’t This Stuff Work Anymore

The other evening, as I approached my car after a long day at work, I noticed that the back left tire was very low.  I had no idea if it was low when I went to work or even how long it’s been low.  I’m not much for observing the subtleties of life like tire pressure.
Luckily, the tire was still semi-drivable. 

The Hairy Xterra

Just one trip to and from Friday night pickup and my new car looks like this. Luckily this one is a lot easier to clean than the 4Runner.

Lidia Wants Everyone to Know

That she suggested the Xterra. So she gets full credit. Hurray for Lidia!!!!

Bought Finally!

I spent the better part of Thursday afternoon purchasing my new Nissan Xterra. I believe I now must purchase a Suburu to complete the Japanese auto hat trick. I have had a Mitsubishi Gallant, Mazda Miata, Toyota 4Runner, Honda S2000 and now a Nissa Xterra.

So, here she is:


The back with the hatch up. The ultimate bag already in place.

The vehicle comes with a first aid kit for all the Xtreme activities I'll be doing.

Cool stereo that plays MP3s.

The view from the Captain's seat.

It's hard to tell in this light, but it's not black. It's dark armor. Kind of a dark gray.

Test Drive: Nissan Xterra

Hopefully by the end of today or tomorrow I'll have myself a new car. After the disappointing FJ Cruiser test drive last week, which I regrettably did not blog about, I'm now strongly leaning towards the Nissan Xterra with this dark gray (Night Armor) exterior. But oh how I hate the dance that is car buying -- all the fake waiting around and such.