Filling voids with expensive car...

Today I read about this great new car that Mini is coming out with. I've always loved the Mini Cooper since I watched that movie 'The Italian Job.' Who wouldn't?!

I've been shopping around for a new car for about 2 years, and to tell you the truth, its rather hard to commit to a "green" car when they dont go fast enough, and they cost a ton. I've been putting off buying a car because I'm waiting for the technology to get better and better, so eventually, the "new green car" will be affordable, fast enough, and last me a life-time. I want my great great great grandkids to be able to drive it!

Anyway, you can read more about the Mini E here, rather than me explaining it.

For now, I'm just going to stick with my super old Subaru, Loyale. She's a beast! But I get great gas mileage, low maintenance costs (plus its paid off), and my insurance is really cheap. Every time I save up money to buy a new car, I change my mind because I feel that I can continue to "reuse" my car...rather than have it end up in a car landfill. I mean really, it works great, so when it comes down to it, "why replace it?" Usually my answer is because I just want to feel better about having a nice looking new car. Sometimes I think that people forget that putting your ego/self-esteem before "what's really at stake," end up feeling worse in the long run because new expensive items can't fill that void.

I see it in my family the most, and its very hard not to criticize, but none the less, I think that being around them has taught me to be more conservative.

So, check out that new Mini E if you're looking for a new---rather expensive, long-lasting car.