Oct 26 2008
The ‘Lost’ Rant!
Dejavu? I know I wrote this entire post once before!
Ah that would be because I did. In my self appointed genius i deleted it, so here is the post for several days ago, when my day was ruined by circumstances beyond my control.
It started innocently enough, out for a drive, I passed the Dodge dealership. The car became possessed, whipped through another businesses parking lot and returned to the Dodge lot all on it’s own.
There sat a beautiful beast, bright red and sporting a graphics package proclaiming it an R/T. Black stripes flow over the hood and down the front fender, I find myself face to fender with a brand new Dodge Challenger.
Detroit held no wonders for this kid for a few decades. Ugly box after ugly box emerged, sporting four wheels with tires, gutless power-plants and crappy appeal.
I owned a 1970 Dodge Challenger, 383 Magnum, four speed, R/T it was triple black. I have always regretted selling it.
The 2009 Dodge Challenger is very close in appearance, not a duplicate by any means but close enough. It has presence, curb appeal and beastly charisma.
My conscience hates me, I fell in love on the spot, I hate to admit it but head over heels I went. Landing sorely on my derriere, my conscience reminded me I had purchased a new truck; A 2005 HEMI RAM short bed brand new when it clearenced in 06. OOPS!
The economy and my luck have something in common today…
2008-10-25
Thomas H. Forthe
You know they might be offering deals with the economy so bad. Maybe you could trade the truck in and not have much difference in payment. Probably not with such a hot car, but you never know.
Angel, the truck’s value depreciated way below the 38k they want, I wish…