car issues

Posted on July 29, 2010

In May last year, we sold our beloved red car. For many months, we were carless. We took the tricycle every morning and Ramil sometimes rode his bike to school. It was difficult at times but we also enjoyed many perks of being commuters: no parking, no maintenance costs, no driving, no gas.

When my dad left for another contract abroad this May, we were able to use a car again. Whenever he’s not in the country, we would be the ones using his Revo. Although we enjoy using it and the conveniences that it brings, we are also now putting up with the many hassles of having a car. The other month, its ball joint had to be replaced and we think it also needs a brake job. We know that it would regularly need maintenance and we’d always need to visit a place like a Dallas auto repair shop. Also, we’re experiencing a big burden on our budget because of the gas we are consuming. It doesn’t help that gas is so expensive.

We still think we’ll get our own in a few years or so. Ramil wants a pick-up like the Chevrolet Silverado though we realize how much of a guzzler pick-ups can be. I’d be happy with a small econo car for as long as the four of us and our things can fit inside.

For now, we’re grateful that we are able to use it especially since I’m just waiting to give birth. In a few months’ time, when we get to Brunei, we’ll be carless once again and we know it’s going to be difficult again but we’re ready for it.