Dream car, nightmare prices
Sheldon Williams, Gleaner Writer
This is the third article in our four-part series on a young driver's hands-on automobile experience.
By September 2010, a month before I received my driver's licence, I had already opened a savings account to save towards buying my first car - or, as we young ones say, 'my first ride'. I began asking experienced motorists, what are the best cars to purchase at a reasonable cost. Which would be the best investment if my first car were to be my last?
After careful consideration, I decided to focus on purchasing a 2007 Toyota Corolla Altis, though I am a Honda fanatic, because in my opinion a Honda is a 'poor man Bimmer'.
With its durability, satisfactory performance and, of course, high resale value, a Honda Civic seemed the best choice until my visits to a number of car depots revealed the hefty price tag. Surely the prices, from $1.87 million to $2 million were far out of my net worth, and so the Honda dream has been delayed until further notice.
With the Honda side of my brain on pause, I was totally focused on working towards the Altis, a decision supported by my father. However, that dream was soon delayed also when checks revealed that I would have to be willing to pay about $1.7 million before I would be issued with the keys to a 2007 model.
Renewed hope
Notwithstanding my disappointment and astonishment at the car prices, I was undaunted in finding something that 'fit my pocket', so by this time I was open to other suggestions. By the end of October 2010, my zeal to own a car was renewed and, licence in hand, my daydreams began.
My preference for a start-up ride soon switched to a 2007 or 2008 Subaru Impreza, after I was exposed to a few on job assignments. I must confess 'dem surely drive sweet' - but again the price tags put a sour taste in my mouth.
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