We Just Got a Car! :)

Papa had been toying with the idea of getting a car for the past year. Finally, he woke up at the “wrong side” of the bed and made up his mind to get an “Off Peak Car (OPC)”. It was more of a “family needs basis” that triggered Papa’s notion to purchase the car.

Papa does not need to drive to office for the time being because his office is well located in town. Hence, a OPC suit our needs. However, he may convert it to a "normal car" if the need arises in the future.

Being a typical accountant, Papa worked out his sums for a “typical weekend car” within his budget and comfort level. Japanese cars were not within his list because he feels that it does not “make sense” to pay so much for an “OPC” car. He feels that everyone has their preference. The most imperative thing is that we are comfortable with the car.

We bought the latest KIA Cerato 1.6 SX series two Sundays ago. The car has received good and encouraging reviews. It is a nice car with continental car features but at “Korea car” prices. It is designed by an ex- Volkswagen chief designer who has joined Kia. Papa had initially wanted the basic model. However, the additional safety features of the SX series enticed him to pay a $5K premium for the SX series. This is because the main purpose of the car is “a family car”. He hopes that Mimi and me can be “more comfortable” on our night grocery shopping and weekend trips. I overheard Mimi said: “For Qi again!” :)

We are excited and look forward to our new car. We expect to take delivery of the car in another 2 weeks time because we managed to get the COE successfully.

Qi @ “test drive”!
A… before that, Papa, please brush up your driving skills because you have not drive “actively” for the past 9 years. He had a quick “2 hours crash course” from shushu the night before he went for his “test drive”.

Papa and Mimi felt sad that they could not drive Ah Zuo around now that we are getting our car. Papa had told Ah Zuo before that if he drives, he will drive her around often for meals and shopping trips. Papa sighed; "Do it while you can. Do not procrastinate".