Friday 23 July 2010

Justifying

If you work hard, you should play hard right?

I'm just trying to justify what I've done.

Betty is definitely on her last legs. And as much as I want to keep her, it's definitely not financially viable for me to keep her and buy a new car. So I've put down a deposit (inclusive of Betty) for a new car.

And why am I justifying this? Because it's a brand new BMW 320SE convertible. Being delivered in September. And it's going to cost me a fortune!

I knew I wanted a convertible when I was looking. Mainly because I'm at an age where if once I get married, I'll need a car that's a bit more family orientated right? And then as I get older, I'll need a car that suits the needs of me and my family. And when I get old(er), I don't want to be one of those old people who drive convertibles thinking they're cool when they're really not (cue Friends reference - season 7, episode 14 where at the the end the old guy with the same car comes along and goes "How cool are we?!")! So I went along to BMW just to see what was available. Myself - I wanted a lil' 1 series. Small, compact and within my price range. My brother and cousin on the other hand were living vicariously through me! And so I was steered towards the 3 series. And well, once I sat in one - that was that really!

Why do I need to justify it? Well, what with paying a mortgage, bills, travel and occasionally buying shoes(!), I am going to have to make some lifestyle changes in order to accommodate the car! But like I said - you work hard, you play hard so a few sacrifices will have to be made somewhere. And I've started looking for a second part time job!

So the car has been ordered, the deposit has been paid and is now just waiting delivery. But like I told A - the only place the car will be going is up and down my driveway because I'll be too scared to drive it with the thought that I might damage it!

But oh well - how awesome is it going to look?! And any suggestions for names will be taken on board! :)

10 comments:

Dee said...

cooo....fancy... how about Bailey?

Hisham said...

oh my! now tht is a nice car, but isn't it not really practical for English weather? it being a convertible and all... oh btw Dee Bailey???? really??? :P

~ lo$t $oul ~ said...

WICKED SCRUMPS!!!!!!

Sabby said...

How fancy!
Good for you, totally deserve it! :)

(what? did you expect anything other than full-support for your road rage with a fast car? :P)

Azrael said...

Ooh a Beemer, very nice :)

Have fun with it!

Gehan said...

this will haunt u for the rest of your life.

nah just kidding.. lol.. but ur gnna have to give up a lotta shoes for it :P

i suggest a nice manly name. it IS a beemer after all.. no more 'betty' and what not..!

Lady divine said...

wow! awesome!!!

Gehan said...

@delilah: i really am arent i? but cmon.. its a BEEMER! :P

santhoshi said...

Nice scrumpy..

lol I have to second Dee on the name

Scrumps said...

Dee: Fancy indeedy! Bailey... I'm considering.

Hisham: ERM... We've had a great summer!

~lo$t $oul~: I know!!

Sabby: Whenver you're over - you can have a ride in the car! :)

Azrael: I know!

Gehan: It's totally worth it! :) And bare sexist!

Delilah: I hope so! :P

LD: Thank you.

Santhoshi: Thanks!