h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I discovered a deal in car pricing tonight that may have me driving home a new car tomorrow. I probably shouldn't, but what the hell, it's only money, right? And you only live once, yeah?

Nobody stopped me.

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Ah, well.

So what did you get?

I looked at the picture and all I could figure out was that it's silver!

Does it have a good stereo? Does it go real fast? Have you driven it through any tunnels yet?

Details man, I need details...

So, what size engine does that baby have? Manual transmission? What kind of struts and shocks?



- X

Pretty car! Bet it does road trips real well

Guess I was really sure to give you no front or rear visual clues, eh? But I think I'd know it anyway, just cos I'm a car nut. It's an Acura Integra LS, model year 2000 (woohoo, my first ever brand new car!) My previous car was a 1989 Integra LS (though it was red). And the deal was good, very good, too good to pass up.

And it drives wonderfully and no, as a matter of fact, I haven't had it through any of the tunnels yet. They aren't on my way from here to work, on my way to the dealer where I bought it, or anywhere else I normally set out for. Has decent stereo, 6 speakers with CD player. All the goodies on it are standard, even though the LS is now the "base" model. Sunroof, cool wheels, power this n that, etc. The engine is also standard, but enough. Performance is similar to my old car. The engine may be a bit stronger (140hp, 1.8L 16 valve DOHC 4-cyl, if you must know; the hotter VTEC engine in the GS-R makes 170hp) in this one, but it's also heavier than the old car. Much quieter, too.

And oh yes, manual transmission. But of course. The only way to fly.

LOL!

Thanks Greg. Now I can say it - that is one hot ride!

- X

WooHoo! *does the new car dance* Every now and again you gotta do whatcha' gotta do. I'm sure it was a great investment.. it sure sounds like it!!

What?!?!?! That sure doesn't look like a TT. Damn. If only i could have stopped him in time.

*sobs quietly*

Come on, the TT costs twice as much as this car. That'll have to be next time. It's still quite a bit of fun, just not as exclusive.

I was looking at Jettas, sort of, but I couldn't get as good a deal on the one I wanted. (In the Jetta, the base engine is too wimpy IMHO, so I wanted the 1.8T.)

Now, if only I can avoid fainting when the payment is due.

Mmmmmmm. Cool wheels, dude.

If a TT costs twice as much, I gues we can just call this one a 'T'...

I really wanted to see Greg's TT, too. Ah, well...

I didn't know you two were that close.

Maybe in a few years or so.