I know I'm pathetic but ......................

[Pepsicoley]

I know I'm being pathetic but I feel really sad. My husband took my little Honda Jazz (Sparkle was its name) to the garage today and sold it (with my agreement I have to add).

I've had it for eight years but haven't used it much in the last two years - hardly at all really. My husband has a Honda Accord (all flashy leather!!!!).

Keeping two cars is not a good idea, I know, but I was really fond of my Jazz. It's brought home to me that I am a bit useless now.

Now, its on the cards that the Accord is going too and we will have a new car.

Sorry friends, but I am sad and there is so much room in the drive now.

I'm thinking I was definitely a sad person getting so attached to a car. Although it cost a bit to keep it on the road it never broke down and always passed it's MOT (apart from the odd tyre).

Annec

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You are human, pepsicoley, people can become very attached to their cars, to the point of giving them a really smart name. Almost like having a good friend, or a pet. But you have to move on in life. Sad. Love Annie80x

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I know just how you feel as I went through exactly the same thing at the beginning of the year.

[ivyleaf]

Hi Pepsicoley, you not sad.... years ago when my husband was alive we had a good Escort LX ..took us around Ireland two years running over 2000 miles never let us down once.

we had her a few years and I called her Bertha.

One day we drove to Mutley Plain where there was a Skoda dealer ( after Volkswagon took them over !) I thought he was just having a browse around until he went in the office.

He exchanged my Bertha for a new Skoda.!!!!!

I never forgave him....Poor Bertha, it was like losing a friend oh dear now I sound weird.!

Maryx

[jandan]

Nothing wrong with being sad when getting rid of an old friend because that is what your car was a friend I know I dread the day when I have to wave goodbye to mine

[Pepsicoley in reply to jandan]

Hi Jandan

My true love is talking about buying a 4 x 4 when he gets rid of the Accord!!!!! We do live in the 'sticks' but I draw the line at a 4 x 4!

Does anyone have a reasonably priced spare room for me to rent in the event that I become part owner of a 4 x 4.

OMG

Annec

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[phillips1]

Pepsicoley I feel the same about my wife. Had her 10 years now and she has been a goodun'. Just lately, though, she's been having the odd breakdown and flagging a bit. I have been looking at some of those new blonde models. I know that they cost a bit more to run but what the hell. Anyway, sorry about Sparkle. Bob xx

[Lynne1955 in reply to phillips1]

You are a naughty boy too!

Lynne xx

[phillips1 in reply to Lynne1955]

Oh yes Lnne, oh yes. He he xx

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New for old deals coming shortly

[Puffthemagicdragon]

Although I have only owned my car for about 7 years it is 23 years old and I'll never get rid of it.

[sillywitch]

I imagine it must feel like loosing your independence & your friend all at the same time, it,s not pathetic to feel like hell over that! Just think how nervous your love will be feeling when you try out the "new" shared car that should make you smile If it a 4x4 then at least you can get through floods & snow next winter, always look for a silver lining Annec

Karen xxx

[KingoftheCocktails]

Driving along in my automobile my ? beside me at the wheel.Memories!

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No particular place to go ?

[James48]

We do get a bit attached to our cars. Look upon it as a new adventure if you can- let go of the past!

[Sylvsmum]

Very wise sirjames! I'm sort of going through the same thing. We are both retired now and do most things together so decided t is crazy having two cars, be cheaper to get a taxi if we need two cars (which is rare). We went and looked at cars, had decided a Peugeot 308, then looked at the showrooms and loved the 3008. Seems not a lot of difference in running costs and the insurance quote is cheaper than the one we have (although we have TWO at the mo of course). Decided on a Babylon Red 3008, diesel, automatic - at our age it is lovely being able to get in and out so easily! Left his Astra with the dealers, just using my Pug 206 at the moment, and I'll be sad to say goodbye to her! Picking up the red devil next Thursday and dropping off my faithful little 206, never a moments problem with her - the 308 will have a lot to live up to.

See if you can talk your husband into something a little smaller than a 4x4 - these 'crossover' cars are very popular! I am looking forward to new adventures.

[naturelover]

Hi there, you are just like me then! I had to give up my beloved Ford Mondeo last year....I am on the pension and just could not afford to run it any more. It was 15 years old and it would have needed a lot of work doing at the next M.O.T so it had to go to the scrapyard...broke my heart, it was a lovely car to drive and yes I too become attached to cars...lol The day I parted with it, I went out that night to a party and came back and saw the empty space, I was so upset I hadn't noticed the little concrete border and over I tripped, full length onto the path. It was sheer luck I did not land fully on the small stones. As it was I got a black eye, a bruised nose, (could have been broken) and even now, I get sad when I think of my car. I carshare with my daughter, she has a Mazda 2. It is nice, but not the same as my own.....sigh!!!