Manny Alexander didn't stick it out for 18 years, but my car did. It was a 1993 Toyota Camry, and its previous two owners were both friends of the family. I bought it nearly five years ago, and it ran like clockwork in all seasons, but its body gave out. The antenna broke off, as did the driver's door handle. The plastic casing for the parking brake dry-rotted. The interior smelled of oil. A few months ago, another car sideswiped me on the beltway and dented the entire driver's side panel. So after more than 185,000 miles, I decided to retire that trusty old car.
On Saturday, I bought myself a new Prius. It's comfortable, functional, modern, and much more environmentally friendly. I plan to hold on to it for a while...probably not for 18 years, but who knows?
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Congrats on the new ride, Kevin. You cannot go wrong with a Toyota product. I've owned at least one Toyota, with a short few month exception, since 1979.
Wow, I thought I was doing pretty good holding onto a car from 1992-2005.
A Prius? Glad to see the recession hasn't hit the Brotzman household! hahaha but seriously, enjoy the new ride...hopefully it'll last as long as Ripken, not Alexander.
Thanks Bob!
Greg - 14 years is nothing to sneeze at. That's how long it's been since the Orioles had a winning season.
William - Very funny. And I certainly assume and hope you mean Cal and not Billy...
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