Car talk


"There's nothing that beats the sensation of driving on the high way in a rainy day with Alter Bridge or James Blunt playing in the back .... Though it didn't exactly rain today but few droplets falling from a cloudy sky won't hurt."
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Speaking of which, I saw the pictures of the new Honda Accord and i kinda liked it. I'm getting bored already with my car. So i'm having this crazy idea of replacing it with the new model.
Mine's still brand new and in perfectely excellent shape. The seats are still wrapped, the cars manual as well. There are no stains whatsoever, the cabinet and the rest of the cars accessories are too in perfect condition.
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I bought it in 2006 and drove for 30000 kms. So therefore, i'm estimating that it will be worth of 4000 KD at the dealership .. Alot of people are undermining it and say it won't go as beyond as 3000 KD and specially my parents :\
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I'm really confused now. I wanna change my car to the newest model but i'm being way too unsensible. I'll graduate in the summer and immdiately continue working at my current job, so i will get the chance to buy a whole different one! But even though, if it happaned and it got replaced, there won't be such difference in the value because the new car's price hasn't been changed of the old model. So technichally, if i replaced it now and bought another one later that year i won't lose at all! It's like i've maintained my current car only with a newer model.
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-- PS: Why most bloggers avoid revealing their car's name? Is it because of shame or because of envy? i'm starting to think that i'm opening up way too much .......

16 Interruptions:

MacaholiQ8 said...

Quote: "There's nothing that beats the sensation of driving on the high way in a rainy day with Alter Bridge or James Blunt playing in the back .... Though it didn't exactly rain today but few droplets falling from a cloudy sky won't hurt."

RESPECT! :D


haha .. what was I about to say? Ah yes, Cars are not purses; you cannot simply throw away the old one and get a new one. Bear in mind the cash loss when switching. And whoever told you it won't get past 3000KD is right. If it's gonna get any higher it won't get above 3,400/500 KD MAX.

You'd be doing better saving up for another car to buy after graduation. + your advantage of being able to have non-interest loans, right? Think about it.

Regarding the last part...
It's not a big deal at all. I drive a 350Z and I started to hate it because of the dealer, so what??

However, you may not have exposed your whole life by unveiling which car you drive but you might get some stupid stalkers who'd catch you between the crowd and give you hard time.

I know I've caught Kinan from his car before we met. :P

Ok ok I'll stop right here. I was bored. :P

Hasan.B said...

I agree 100% with The Criticizer. You just bought a car!

Anonymous said...

i think people don't reveal their car for the same reason they don't reveal their major or university.. it's part of the "being anonymous" thingie :P

Hamza said...

why don't you use your credit card? loool

In fact, I have been contemplating for the last 2 days the idea of changing my car (I bought the old honda accord 2007-old version around 3 months ago)..I drove around 3500 kms in it but I already know a buyer who is willing to buy it at a price similar to the price I got..only 5% loss..and the additional 10 000 riyals for the new car...but I guess my idea is too wild

Unknown said...

I believe like Hamza if you have a buyer willing to buy it at a respectable price then sure, other than that it is better to just get a new car later on!

I don't have a problem revealing my car, Jeep lexus, but then again, I wouldn't have a problem revealing my name, but I just like N. better :p

Anonymous said...

Shda3wa Shame oo envy?
saweteeha ma3rakaa :P

Sa7 ili gallah Mac oo Enigma

Ms Loala said...

Mac,
Mutual feelings my friend :P

As for the price, yea i thought about it. I think i'm being unreasonable with it ..

I'm not the only one who has that car, good luck with them chasing all of 'em :P

hasan.b,
Yea it seems like it ..

Enigma,
But still, it'll be a vague character with merely keywords (car, residence, or university) others have in mind.

Hamza,
It seems my friend you and i share more than skin color :P
Why you wanna sell it anyway?

N,
People won't recognize you unless you posted some really personal photos or vital info.
That's my opinion after all.

Fayoora,
lol! shako ma3raka :P

It's just there alot of people who are mortified by the idea of posting something personal online.
There's a differance between posting vital infos or vague ones. A mere car's name won't expose your whole identity. Don't you agree?

Anonymous said...

I DRIVE A BLACK ENVOY!! WOHOOO!! & it has a Pink sticker ;)

Anonymous said...

NAVY BLUE CAPTIVA CHEVROLLET!
WITH AN ANCOR....

That’s a Nice card the Acadia.

Anonymous said...

car*

Anonymous said...

ee wallah Accord 9arat 7elwa bas men da5el mo men bara :X

KJ said...

Hamza - get the newer model

Loala - I suggest you listen to what Mac says. Hamza's case is different, but you already drove 30000 with it (but if you sell it in Dubai you will get a much better deal, since we drive twice as much in a year).

I drive a 2006 Pajero, short wheel base (1-door)

Ms Loala said...

Chika and blue dress,
Ok :D

Rekoo,
bel 3aks, i like the exterior. Wayed emratiba men barra :P

Kj,
In dubai! Man that's alot of hassle.
It seems to me it's keep after all.

eshda3wa said...

i dont own a car

i am happy being driven around by my driver who's car i dont know the name of.

kilish no interest in that area so no words of wisdom for u here!

Navy Girl said...

dont get the new car now .. you will inshalla graduate in the summer .. get a whole new car later !! i didnt buy a car yet !! still on the car daddy got me !! :D

and why would anyone have a problem revealing their car ! i see that there is no problem at all .. its a black SLK .. its not like my car is the only one in the whole world ! :D




WAIT !! i just saw Blue dress post !! shenoooo NAVY BLUE blah blah blah with an anchor baaaaaa3aaaaaaaaaad !!! ya shaaaaagoool !! :D

Ms. Sarah said...

If I were you, I'd keep my car hehe
But that's just me..