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So. I now have a car I can truly call my own. Like, the deed of sale is in my name even though it wasn't entirely my money that was paid for it--my parents chipped in a considerable amount, big suprise. But it still is mine, no questions asked.

All in all, it doesn't look too bad. In fact, its looks belie its weaknesses. For one, it's not fully powered. Steering on tight spots is literally a painful affair since the steering wheel seems to be an arm exercising machine disguised as a steering wheel--I had an easier time steering the jeep before, no kidding. Oh, and the window has to be rolled down too. And the condensed moisture on the headlamps dims the light--kinda dangerous for nighttime driving.

But it's not all bad. One thing that really earned my kudos is the air conditioning system--it chilled the inside of the car even at the lowest setting. On full blast, it was like having an electric fan blowing Arctic air at you. Simply glorious. And the sound system--though not exactly top of the line--is still working. In fact, I was able to use my iPod with a casette adapter on the first try. That's good enough for me for the moment.

Ooh, and yeah, it's not a gasoline guzzler. Big big plus, especially since I don't have the moolah to juice it up every other day. I drove around a lot today, but the fuel gauge didn't show any significant decrease whatsoever.

Okay, so my new [old] car is a bag of mixed blessings. But it's still a blessing nevertheless. So I'm just gonna thank God for it and take it as my own and take good care of it.