wheel covers
I was filling my car up at the local gas station tonight and I noticed that the plastic coating on my plastic wheel covers was wearing off. This presents a decision for me.
I think I have two solutions open to me. There are probably more but I am thinking about cost mostly here.
I could just buy new wheel covers from my local Honda dealer. Normally, this would be a logical choice. But, my car is closing on being 17 years old. So, I wonder if the local dealer stocks those parts or even if they are available.
The second solution is to buy new alloy wheels. Then, The Big Guy said I would not have to worry about the wheel covers anymore. I would point out that alloy wheels are hardly inexpensive and probably one alloy wheel would buy a full set of plastic wheel covers and still leave with enough change to go to In N Out Burgers for a double double cheeseburger, fries, and a medium drink [you have to live in Southern California to understand].
The third alternative is to do nothing and not worry about the wheels for now.
I will probably buy a new car in 2007 but by then the Prelude will be 19 years old and the trade in value would not even cover half of the sales tax on a new car. It is highly likely that I will be the semi-proud owner of three cars. My insurance agent will just love those extra premiums and commissions.
Why, gentle reader, you ask would I keep a car that is 17 or 19 years?
Well, it is paid for. I get good gas mileage. It runs well. The Big Guy thinks it looks good still and so do I. The seats are easy on my back. I don't care what other people think of me when I drive it. The Prelude is fun to drive.
Right now, my next car is going to be a Mini Cooper, red with a white roof and automatic transmission. I want to have a big block "U" painted in red on the white roof. I did go to the University of Utah and red and white are the school colors.
Some of you may think it is heresy to have a sports car with an automatic transmission. I would suggest that driving in heavy stop and go traffic for a hour or more can be a real killer on a manual transmission to say nothing of your left leg. I have burned out more than one clutch from this type of driving.
So, gentle readers, what should I do?
Drive like a sports car lover with a manual transmission or drive like a sensible adult who knows much, much better.
Something to ponder over the next cup of Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf or Starbucks.
Be well and stay happy.
I think I have two solutions open to me. There are probably more but I am thinking about cost mostly here.
I could just buy new wheel covers from my local Honda dealer. Normally, this would be a logical choice. But, my car is closing on being 17 years old. So, I wonder if the local dealer stocks those parts or even if they are available.
The second solution is to buy new alloy wheels. Then, The Big Guy said I would not have to worry about the wheel covers anymore. I would point out that alloy wheels are hardly inexpensive and probably one alloy wheel would buy a full set of plastic wheel covers and still leave with enough change to go to In N Out Burgers for a double double cheeseburger, fries, and a medium drink [you have to live in Southern California to understand].
The third alternative is to do nothing and not worry about the wheels for now.
I will probably buy a new car in 2007 but by then the Prelude will be 19 years old and the trade in value would not even cover half of the sales tax on a new car. It is highly likely that I will be the semi-proud owner of three cars. My insurance agent will just love those extra premiums and commissions.
Why, gentle reader, you ask would I keep a car that is 17 or 19 years?
Well, it is paid for. I get good gas mileage. It runs well. The Big Guy thinks it looks good still and so do I. The seats are easy on my back. I don't care what other people think of me when I drive it. The Prelude is fun to drive.
Right now, my next car is going to be a Mini Cooper, red with a white roof and automatic transmission. I want to have a big block "U" painted in red on the white roof. I did go to the University of Utah and red and white are the school colors.
Some of you may think it is heresy to have a sports car with an automatic transmission. I would suggest that driving in heavy stop and go traffic for a hour or more can be a real killer on a manual transmission to say nothing of your left leg. I have burned out more than one clutch from this type of driving.
So, gentle readers, what should I do?
Drive like a sports car lover with a manual transmission or drive like a sensible adult who knows much, much better.
Something to ponder over the next cup of Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf or Starbucks.
Be well and stay happy.
posted by Chuck Reinhardt at 8:14 PM
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