Car Woes

Well, here’s what happened after the last blog post.

The condo elevator was fixed but too late to visit the dealer. Monday afternoon, Pam took me to the dealer and they showed me a used 2012 Prius with 139,000 miles on it. Clean and well equipped, the car was acceptable at the price. I said yes. They bought my non-working car, paid off the loan and made the purchase possible. Pam loaned me some money for a downpayment to keep the loan payments affordable for now.

I drove the new used car home late in the day. Still learning the differences and will for some weeks.

The trick to this transaction was to dispose of the old car and replace it with a good working used one that promised reliability for a few more months or years until I can buy a newer model.  At my age this is the only workable solution. I am still active and engaged in life and my driving skills after 2 million miles are still quite good. Age suggests limits, of course, and I observe them with practicality. No regrets. A few ho-hums. But I focus on the things I can do and have impact on.

The new car is white, by the way; my second white car. And no flaws in the upholstery like the previous one. Just about perfect.

Many thanks to Pam for helping me make this happen!

October 8, 2025

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