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The Irish have a way with words

Saturday, 4. April 2009, 12:49:40

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The latest in what's turning into a continuing series


As you may, or may not, know I'm on a work placement at the moment. Since I have extra money coming in I've been thinking that I will change my car sometime before I go back to college. I'd like to get something with similar room to what I have now, but my choices are limited by my budget.

I went to a cousin for some advice since he's owned one of the cars I was looking at. He dismissed it as generally good, but getting poor mileage. He gave me a few suggestions about other makes and models. From my research, I think most of those would be out of my price range.

I was talking about it with Mam, going through my options, and she came out with this

Sometimes you have to cut your shirt to fit your cloth.

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Comments

ricewood 4. April 2009, 15:27

Nice one :D

And I have a Toyota Yaris. Great mileage.

sanshan 4. April 2009, 15:51

I had to think about that for a minute! :lol: I guess that's what I did when I bought my car, a cheaper version of the Yaris. Not an easy choice, good luck.

ellinidata 4. April 2009, 20:54

wise words p:

I am glad for your good news !
I hope for an update on it! :smile:

Mickeyjoe_irl 4. April 2009, 22:22

Toyota's are great, all round Allan. :up: My first car was a Corolla.

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Me too San. :D It's a very unusual expression, but sums up the situation perfectly.

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Of course Angleiki, I'll want to let the OC know about my new wheels.

Nerak 5. April 2009, 02:00

Nissans are my very favorite vehicles. I'm a bit biased since I own one, though. :right:

Mickeyjoe_irl 5. April 2009, 18:55

That's usually how it works. I know loads of people who prefer one brand of car because that's what they own and they keep buying the same.

hungryghost 11. April 2009, 19:57

and so what was the upshot in the end?

Mickeyjoe_irl 12. April 2009, 00:05

Still looking hungry. I need to save a bit before I get serious.

Don't worry, I'll let the OC know what's happening when things do start happening.

hungryghost 12. April 2009, 21:41

my sis just bought a beetle (red) for mum and dad as a surprise...shhhH! photos to come eventually...

Mickeyjoe_irl 12. April 2009, 21:51

:zip:

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