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Of course we had to have a torrential downpour when the scheduled pick up day for my new car arrived.
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Flash flooding, road washouts.
It was raining so hard we had to go over all Pearl’s nifty features under cover in the service department.
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When we got to the engine, I zoned out. As long as it starts and runs, I’m good.
This particular dealership is family owned and adds a few extra bennies when you purchase from them.
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So after signing the papers and writing a whopping check, she was mine.
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Pearl!
She drives like a dream and is chock full of fancy tech it will take me months to learn.
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These were the instruction booklets in the glove box.
Yikes!
On top of that she comes with Starlink which the dealer activated.
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Which reminded me of my first oil change appointment next year.
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We never have work done on our cars at the dealerships because they’re ridiculously expensive, but kudos to them for trying.
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I love her name! May you two have a long and happy relationship. (Starlink ftw.)
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Thank you.
I think we’ll get along fine.
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She’s very pretty. I’m sure you will have many great adventures.
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You took my suggestion and named her PEARL!!! I love it, she’s a beauty, congrats!
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I did.
Once I drove her it just felt right.
Thanks.
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Hooray for driving like a dream. And the fact that you have cheaper mechanics than the dealership.
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Our mechanic is a trusted old friend of my husband’s.
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First off, you will never, ever figure out all the gadgets, and even if you do, they are gadgets that you will never need (like seat warmers in Florida, and yes, our Infinity has them). Second, it is not rain, it is “climate change induced precipitation”, and we are keeping it from falling on the deserts, thus creating a worldwide imbalance of resource distribution. The cost to fix this travesty of liquid injustice is over a 5 trillion dollars, so please write a check for your fair share and send it your local weather reporter. He/She knows where to forward the monies received.
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I may not need all the gadgets but I certainly paid for them.
Shame there isn’t an a la carte vehicle menu…
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My first brand new car was a Subaru – she was a gem too – Ruby!
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Love that!
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Pearl is so pretty!!
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Thank you.
I think we’ll be fast friends….
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Congratulations to you AND Pearl! 😍
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Thank you.
I’m sure we’ll have many happy years together…
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I just saw a post about how much data car companies are collecting about you… everything documented when you purchased, everywhere you go, driving habits… on & on. There are ways to disable all but the info that was part of your purchase. This link will tell you what your car collects: vehicleprivacyreport.com
That said, she’s GORGEOUS!!
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Thanks.
If they want you to study my driving habits, let them.
I’m sure it will be good for a laugh…
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purdy pearl. congrats, xx
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Thanks!
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My car came with 3 free months of Sirius XM. They kept trying to get me to start paying for it. My 3 free months lasted 6 before they finally cut it off. And they lowered the price when it expired. I drive so little it wasn’t worth it at any price, but it was fun while it lasted.
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I’ve had XM for a decade. Love it… no commercials!
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my 2010 came with free Sirius XM for 3 months/including every holiday weekend since then 😆
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True…but free inspections ? Whats the catch ? Free BUT we will ALWAYS find something that NEEDS to be fixed
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No doubt!
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Hello, Pearl! You’ve been adopted into a fun family. Enjoy! I drive a ‘Ru, too. They’re wonderful, though it takes some getting used to driving a computer (as I say of my car).
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She’s a beaut, Clark!
Will you be taking advantage of Sirius XM, as well?
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Of course. She came with a free 3 months and when I switched my current plan over to her they added the time.
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I assumed I would cancel it after my free three months were up. Four years later, I still have not cancelled it…
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Once you get used to commercial free there’s no going back… damn them.
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Yep. That’s how they hook you!
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Congratulations!
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Thank you!
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