Automobile

A day has passed since my purchase of the somewhat hideous Nissan® Cube. Although, I might add that the landlord really likes it. Moms had no criticism either. The automobile is small, more like a stereotypical babe's vehicle. Guys prefer big-ass pickup trucks. Well, I can't complain. It is peppy, doesn't guzzle petrol, and fits in all of the downsized parking spaces in Honolulu proper.

I am not complaining about the dinero that I had to dole out, by the way. My former Nissan® Frontier truck was about to cost me over $3,000 in expenses. There's the registration fee of $367 that would have been due next month. Lots of postponed maintenance was also in the queue ... oil change, tire rotation, radiator flush, transmission flush, and brake fluid flush. Repairs were also upcoming, including the power steering pump, disintegrating weatherstripping, and rear differential. For ten years, all I basically did was the oil change routine. It was a great truck, though.

So, I avoided paying out the $3,000 or so. In addition, the automobile dealership included a really nice set of perks. Free oil changes, free car washes, and free annual safety checks for as long as I own the vehicle. That's at least a value of $370 per year. And, I will significantly reduce the consumption of petrol and its associated expense.

All that to say ... I really like the Nissan® Cube. It's fun to drive and has some advanced technology incorporated within its unattractive shell. And, in searching for possible rental housing, I will be able to drive the vehicle to the various locations that were prohibitive with the truck. I can also choose to reside in more remote locations and commute to the nearest mass transit hub. Oh, my Cube looks exactly like the photograph featured in the "blog" of yesterday.

So, although the homeless decision has been postponed, I have determined that the best homeless motorhome is a cargo minivan. They are smaller and narrower than the passenger minivans. Unfortunately, the are no windows in rear half of the vehicle, so a roof vent must be installed. Could the Nissan® Cube be retrofited as a homeless motorhome? Yes, but it would be a tight squeeze.