tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post7611465408707969738..comments2024-03-20T05:19:35.526-04:00Comments on Mauigirl's Meanderings: Cognitive DissonanceMauigirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-39264115775504199852008-12-15T14:27:00.000-05:002008-12-15T14:27:00.000-05:00Thanks for the support, Spartacus! At least the g...Thanks for the support, Spartacus! At least the gas prices have come down! I do think our new Jeep gets pretty lousy mileage so far, especially becuase it's got all the off-road "low gear ratios" and whatnot that make mileage even worse. But we won't use it every day and it only takes regular gas so the cost may even out at least!Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-85325894559829907212008-12-15T09:36:00.000-05:002008-12-15T09:36:00.000-05:00Like I told you in the earlier Jeep post, good luc...Like I told you in the earlier Jeep post, good luck with your new car. Who cares if it's red. Sometimes it's good to stand out a bit. As for the guilt, there's a huge difference between your <I>need</I> for this vehicle and other's indulgence. <BR/><BR/>Disclaimer: I own a 1999 Jeep that I purchased in 2003 because I wanted an SUV. I regret the decision now because it sucks gas like nobody's business and I really don't need a truck. But I still have a need for a 2nd vehicle and simply don't have the time or inclination to sell this and get another used car. It's on the delayed "to do" list though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-87784246402524362542008-12-13T11:26:00.000-05:002008-12-13T11:26:00.000-05:00DCap, I'm sorry to hear you ended up in a ditch bu...DCap, I'm sorry to hear you ended up in a ditch but glad you were OK! <BR/><BR/>I know what you mean about not having a car. Living in the city you don't really need one. Whenever we vacation out in California and have a car, when we get to San Francisco we are so glad to be rid of it so we can more easily get around the city without driving!Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-85640042074438322682008-12-13T11:16:00.000-05:002008-12-13T11:16:00.000-05:00you got what you needed - so enjoy - i know what s...you got what you needed - so enjoy - i know what snow is like and what driving is like in snow<BR/><BR/>several years ago my toyota ended up in a ditch because of the snow - it wouldnt have been there if i had an SUV (or if i wasnt an idiot and went out driving on a really bad night).<BR/><BR/>but i will say - i like NOT having any car right nowDistributorcaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149154929149577121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-28588960943364205822008-12-11T21:53:00.000-05:002008-12-11T21:53:00.000-05:00Deb, absolutely there are plenty of upsides - for ...Deb, absolutely there are plenty of upsides - for one thing, it has "new car smell." It's been a long time since my other car had new car smell. And yes, we will have a blast with it up in the Adirondacks. I know this feeling of hesitancy is temporary! And maybe I AM a Red Car (Jeep) Person inside!<BR/><BR/>Ruth, thanks - that's why I need that bumper sticker saying I go off road in it! I have seen so many of those bright yellow Hummers in this area and I'd be willing to bet none of them go off road. But maybe I am being judgmental and am wrong! ;-)Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-80971026032697036742008-12-11T21:48:00.000-05:002008-12-11T21:48:00.000-05:00I understand the mixed feelings. I actually am a r...I understand the mixed feelings. I actually am a red car person, but I'm not a big car person or an SUV person. But you do need this vehicle. It's not just vanity. To me, that makes all the difference.Ruth Hull Chatlienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797146501548509911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-59266688522087523402008-12-11T19:50:00.000-05:002008-12-11T19:50:00.000-05:00There are always upsides to a new car. Or in your...There are always upsides to a new car. Or in your case...Jeep! You can go "off roading". Get the jeep nice and muddy...have lots of fun with it. But you know that most do it yourself car washes don't allow you to wash your jeep or truck ... so be aware! Oh, wear flannel and hip boots! Just kidding...:)Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04787912254932077059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-40623947101169178472008-12-11T16:58:00.000-05:002008-12-11T16:58:00.000-05:00Sherry, your comment must've come in just as I lef...Sherry, your comment must've come in just as I left my reply to Dusty.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your support on the Jeep! I know the gas will be more but at least it also has a bigger tank than my car so I won't have to stop and fill up any more frequently, thank goodness. I don't know why it is, but I hate buying gas. It's boring. And we don't even get out of our cars here in New Jersey. We have full service. If I had to get out of my car in the bad weather to fill my car it would be worse!Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-2080211374635967222008-12-11T16:16:00.000-05:002008-12-11T16:16:00.000-05:00LOL, Dusty, I thought of the same thing! I can't ...LOL, Dusty, I thought of the same thing! I can't wait to get mud on it and make it look used for the purpose for which it is intended!<BR/><BR/>I also have to remember we bought an American car, MADE in America (Toledo, Ohio!), so I should feel good about supporting our auto industry! (If we'd bought another Saab, they are still made in Sweden even though owned by GM).Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-28752075138498995982008-12-11T16:15:00.000-05:002008-12-11T16:15:00.000-05:00Aww you shouldn't need to explain. You do need a 4...Aww you shouldn't need to explain. You do need a 4 wheel drive to drive in bad areas during winter/spring. We got a Bronco and actually bought it during the huge price raises in gas. Now the prices for the same vehicle are a good $1500 higher. We cannot get out of our land without 4 wheel drive in winter and spring. Ours is a dull red though, nothing so sexy as yours! LOL...Enjoy it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-16262109833062232672008-12-11T13:57:00.000-05:002008-12-11T13:57:00.000-05:00This line made me howl:We are not Red Car People.H...This line made me howl:<BR/><BR/><I>We are not Red Car People.</I><BR/><BR/>Hey, I have no problem with folks that actually USE their vehicles for what they were built for. <BR/><BR/>I understand your plight..hugs and everything will work out. Leave the mud on it so it shows you go offroad...just a thought! ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698117410778232102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-15007024973105104902008-12-11T12:24:00.000-05:002008-12-11T12:24:00.000-05:00Randal, I agree - the up high thing, while nice in...Randal, I agree - the up high thing, while nice in some ways (being able to see above the other cars/vans/SUVs) the feeling of instability is strange. On the other hand, I hate being really low down in a sports car either. I'm so fussy! ;-)Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-78974857005656684242008-12-11T12:22:00.000-05:002008-12-11T12:22:00.000-05:00Fran, I would love to get one of the new electric ...Fran, I would love to get one of the new electric vehicles when they come out. The old Saab actually may have some life in it yet - DH thinks it could just be the radiator and not the head gasket, so if so we can fix it. We shall see. At least DH, who travels 1-1/2 hours to work 3 days a week, is taking the car with the good mileage rating! My commute is much shorter than his.<BR/><BR/>The red as safety device idea is something I thought of - if we're driving through the woods on a jeep trail in a bright red Jeep during hunting season, no one will mistake us for a deer!Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-26919265324617661162008-12-11T10:14:00.000-05:002008-12-11T10:14:00.000-05:00I bet we see you on this list soon!When I worked f...I bet we see you on <A HREF="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081210/ap_on_go_ot/environmental_fugitives" REL="nofollow">this list</A> soon!<BR/><BR/>When I worked for the city years ago, I had to drive a truck and I absolutely hated being high up like that, so I can understand, you hater of all things natural. ;-)Randal Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728992897551848531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-26625430239634921872008-12-11T10:05:00.000-05:002008-12-11T10:05:00.000-05:00I hear you.... tough decision. I grappled with a c...I hear you.... tough decision. <BR/>I grappled with a car choice... decided to hang on to my 14 year old vehicle that just turned 100K miles. <BR/><BR/>We really did not like anything out there currently available-- vehicles getting the same mileage as a decade & 1/2 ago. But my son pointed out, they changed the standard for rating mileage, so it is not an apples for apples comparison. <BR/><BR/>If you really need 4WD then ya need it. <BR/><BR/>At least emissions standards have improved. <BR/><BR/>We decided to hold out for an electric vehicle, which should come in the next year or 2-- but it sounds like your other car is on it;s last legs NOW, so you have to go with what is available now. <BR/><BR/>If down the road, there is something better, you can make the change. <BR/><BR/>Think of the red color as both a safety device (easier to be seen), and a rescue element, easier to be found if off roading gets you stuck in the snow. <BR/><BR/>The Quakers wore red on Fridays in opposition to the regime.... so think of it as anti bush, and red is the color of love & the heart....<BR/><BR/>I've tried to paint the positives as much as I can.<BR/>Bottom line is you can get rid of it later if something drastically better surfaces.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198689517878201943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-36722506260706271812008-12-11T09:36:00.000-05:002008-12-11T09:36:00.000-05:00Fran, I will be feeling a lot more comfortable in ...Fran, I will be feeling a lot more comfortable in our new purchase when we're up in the Adirondacks. All we see up there are pickup trucks, Jeeps, SUVs and Subarus (which was the other car we were thinking of but decided it wasn't quite off-road enough).<BR/><BR/>As for Mr. HeIs, you should do what DH did to me when we were engaged and decided to buy a new car together. He said I had to learn to drive a stick shift because he was NOT going to drive an automatic! I learend and became a true convert - I hate driving automatics now. Maybe you could convert Mr. HeIs before your car has to be replaced!<BR/><BR/>Christopher, like Liberality, I AM - or I should say, have been - one of those SUV haters. Hence the cognitive dissonance! ;-) I would think up in your neck of the woods in western New York State, though, SUVs would be more acceptable given the amount of snow you guys get up there! <BR/><BR/>Liberality, never fear, I am going to be one of the most considerate drivers of this vehicle that you could see. For one thing I'm afraid to go more than 60 miles per hour in it on the highway (so far) and will be tending to stay in the right lane, well back from other people!Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-56962995672556388082008-12-11T09:00:00.000-05:002008-12-11T09:00:00.000-05:00I think I would feel the same way. I am one of th...I think I would feel the same way. I am one of those hating people. Please realize your headlights are up higher and are blinding us little car folk and stay back and I'll forgive you.Life As I Know It Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733963455243806298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-19465988826932217742008-12-11T07:53:00.000-05:002008-12-11T07:53:00.000-05:00How fun!Red cars can really look great.Be prepared...How fun!<BR/><BR/>Red cars can really look great.<BR/><BR/>Be prepared though, my friend. The "I hate SUVs" crowd will not be supportive or celebrate with you.<BR/><BR/>After driving a tiny Toyota for 12 years, we bought a small SUV and I've been told everything from I'm responsible for global warming to accusations that I own stock in oil companies.<BR/><BR/>People need to STFU about what they know nothing about.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788931352232874850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-57956816764754865122008-12-11T07:12:00.000-05:002008-12-11T07:12:00.000-05:00Hah! The first thing I thought when I heard you st...Hah! The first thing I thought when I heard you start defending your purchase was "she won't lose that one in the lot at work!"<BR/><BR/>Hey, if you are going to be up in the ADKS you need that car.<BR/><BR/>I am a big standard shift person. My husband does not drive it however, so when my trusty 10 year old civic goes (let it live a long live, it has only 96,000 miles on it) I will be forced to consider (shudder) an automatic.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181529277715646835noreply@blogger.com