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If my body were a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model. I've got bumps and dents and scratches in my finish and my paint job is getting a little dull, but that's not the worst of it.

My fenders are too wide to be considered stylish. They were once as sleek as a little MG; now they look more like an old Buick.

My seat cushions have split open at the seams. My seats are sagging. Seat belts? I gave up all belts when Krispy Cremes opened a shop in my neighborhood.!

Air bag's? Forget it. The only bags I have these days are under my eyes. Not counting the saddlebags, of course.

I have soooooo many miles on my odometer. Sure, I've been many places and seen many things, but when's the last time an appraiser factored life experiences against depreciation?

My headlights are out of focus and it's especially hard to see things up close.

My traction is not as graceful as it once was. I slip and slide and skid and bump into things even in the best of weather.

My whitewalls are stained with varicose veins.

It takes me hours to reach my maximum speed.

My fuel rate burns inefficiently.

But here's the worst of it is-

almost every time I sneeze, cough or sputter..... either my radiator leaks or my exhaust backfires!!!!! :rolleyes:

Old cars have vintage charm and nostalgia...they should be cherished . They can be lovingly restored but should be handled with care. If used with care the exhaust problems can be minimised but driving with the windows open can often help. :-4

Bez wrote: Old cars have vintage charm and nostalgia...they should be cherished . They can be lovingly restored but should be handled with care. If used with care the exhaust problems can be minimised but driving with the windows open can often help. :-4


You're a Woman after my own heart Bez!:)

Cars.. This is one of the cutest, and most creative analogys I have seen in a very long time. Just this morning I noticed that my headlights ( which are the european model ( located lower than your headlights) were no longer pointing in the correct direction. I was very dissapointed.

It takes her ages to start in the morning...oh, and her indicators are faulty. No-one has a clue which direction she's taking.

Classics are irreplacable..........................

I didnt read this whole thread, but If my body were a car it would be a Bentley! Just kidding, maybe a volvo mac truck!

The body work's lost it's lustre but is intact, the interior is more or less intact but the engine could do with a service. The wheels keep going round pretty well despite the fact that they are 'vintage' ...they just need new tyres every now and then.

The horn is as good as new though !