After the recent car buying experience of purchasing our new (to us) 2001 Impala I’ve decided to take a different method when it comes to shopping for vehicles. It’s a blend of online browsing, comparing, and begging.
I got to thinking a few months ago that I’ll never own a nice car. Sure our Impala, while old, is nice but I’m talking about a NICE car. Heated seats, cups holder galore, in dash GPS, voice activated radio, easy bake oven under glove box and other features cars in my price range will never include.
Never had a passenger in one of my cars say “Eric, this is a nice car. Must have set you back some.” No. I get people saying “Eric, this is a nice car. You got a good deal on it. How many miles did it have when you bought it?”
I know there’s nothing with used cars. Eric Winter is a smart consumer after all as well as cheap. But there’s something about driving a brand new car, seeing the odometer hit one hundred and saying “Wow I’ve driven this a lot”
“Wait a second Eric” you’re probably saying, “did you say begging?”
Yes. Yes I did. I asked Lexus for a car. Not just any car but a free car. See email below.
This might sound like an odd question but I figured I’d ask it anyways. I’ve worked hard in life and while I don’t live the life of riches and wealth I imagined I would when I was little I like to think I’ve done pretty well for myself. Have a job with decent pay. Not living paycheck to pay check like many my age is. But one thing has eluded me over the years. A nice car. I had a quarter life crisis guess could say a few months ago and came to a realization. While I consider myself middle class I’m afraid I’ll never be able to afford one of your cars. Don’t get me wrong. I’d love to be the proud owner a Lexus. Nothing fancy of course. Just a stable reliable quality car that I could be proud off. My question to you fine folks at Lexus is would you see it in your hearts to give me a Lexus? Nothing fancy like I said before just a new car for free. I’d of course pay taxes and processing but the car itself would be a gift from your great company. Worth a shot. Figured I’d at least ask. Thank you very much for your time, Eric Winter Winter_eric@hotmail.com P.S. If you do decide to say “Sure, what the hell. Give that man a car” could you put the big bow on it like in the holiday commercials? Thank you
What’s the worst they can say? No?
But on the other hand what’s the best they can say? “Sure will give you a new car Eric. We’ve been waiting for a crazy bastard nutty enough to just come out and ask for a new car! Come one down to the dealership and take your pick of the litter”
I’ll post the response from Lexus when……and if I get one.
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