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missroseroseI never thought a day would come when I'd prefer rain over sun (especially in Juneau), but the sun pops behind a cloud and the rain comes down and all of a sudden my nose has magically stopped running. So let's hear it for rain!
Let's also hear it for warranties on cars. Brian's been driving Kitty for work while the J&W Volkswagen Bug is in the shop, and some of his car-breaking-down karma must've rubbed off on her - the transmission's having issues shifting and making some rather ominious clunking sounds. Now, if this'd happened in my old car, I'd have to limp home, call Ishi, make an appointment, and find some means of alternate transport to and from work (a bit tricky since neither of the other two cars we own are currently insured). In my new car, Brian was able to use the manu-matic thingy to get us to the dealership okay, I walked in and gave them the info, and they said "It's still under warranty, so we'll call you when it's done - meantime, here's the key to a powder-blue PT Cruiser while you're waiting." Whole process took something like half an hour.
I'm kind of liking having the PT Cruiser as a rental car - I've always kind of wanted to drive one, even though I was never seriously interested in buying one. Even though I've just got the base model, I have to say they're not bad for the price - $14,500 or so for relatively cushy (if narrow) seats, a fairly nice radio and CD player, some really cute exterior and interior styling, and a heckuva lot of interior space. The acceleration's adequate if a bit anemic; and while the engine isn't as quiet or refined as my Mazda's, handling is decent and it has a very nice supple ride. I'd give it three and a half stars - if it weren't for the unimpressive fuel economy and reliability ratings, I might seriously have thought about buying one. But I have to say that I feel like I got a better deal with my Mazda3 - better turning radius, (slightly) better fuel economy, near-equal hatchback utility, and a much peppier engine (not to mention more options in general for the price, but that's what comes of getting a car that's a year or two old). I just hope that the transmission issue doesn't end up being a recurring problem - I don't remember reading anything about it being a common problem, so here's hoping it's just a one-time thing.
As for beer...well, mostly it just rhymes with "cheer", but I suppose beer's worth cheering on its own - especially if it's Alaskan Brewery beer. Yum.
Let's also hear it for warranties on cars. Brian's been driving Kitty for work while the J&W Volkswagen Bug is in the shop, and some of his car-breaking-down karma must've rubbed off on her - the transmission's having issues shifting and making some rather ominious clunking sounds. Now, if this'd happened in my old car, I'd have to limp home, call Ishi, make an appointment, and find some means of alternate transport to and from work (a bit tricky since neither of the other two cars we own are currently insured). In my new car, Brian was able to use the manu-matic thingy to get us to the dealership okay, I walked in and gave them the info, and they said "It's still under warranty, so we'll call you when it's done - meantime, here's the key to a powder-blue PT Cruiser while you're waiting." Whole process took something like half an hour.
I'm kind of liking having the PT Cruiser as a rental car - I've always kind of wanted to drive one, even though I was never seriously interested in buying one. Even though I've just got the base model, I have to say they're not bad for the price - $14,500 or so for relatively cushy (if narrow) seats, a fairly nice radio and CD player, some really cute exterior and interior styling, and a heckuva lot of interior space. The acceleration's adequate if a bit anemic; and while the engine isn't as quiet or refined as my Mazda's, handling is decent and it has a very nice supple ride. I'd give it three and a half stars - if it weren't for the unimpressive fuel economy and reliability ratings, I might seriously have thought about buying one. But I have to say that I feel like I got a better deal with my Mazda3 - better turning radius, (slightly) better fuel economy, near-equal hatchback utility, and a much peppier engine (not to mention more options in general for the price, but that's what comes of getting a car that's a year or two old). I just hope that the transmission issue doesn't end up being a recurring problem - I don't remember reading anything about it being a common problem, so here's hoping it's just a one-time thing.
As for beer...well, mostly it just rhymes with "cheer", but I suppose beer's worth cheering on its own - especially if it's Alaskan Brewery beer. Yum.
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Date: 2006-05-02 02:03 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-05-02 02:39 am (UTC)And guess what? I work right across the street from the brewery. =D
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Date: 2006-05-02 04:22 pm (UTC)Actually, that definately makes you a beer fan. A good beer fan, that is.
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Date: 2006-05-02 04:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-05-02 04:34 pm (UTC)If not drinking Bud makes you a snob then I'd say expecting a clean glass at a restraunt makes you a snob as well.