One of the best purchases I ever made was my CR-V, Jet, in April of 1998. I learned from past car mistakes and have taken good care of Jet with regular maintenance, oil changes, and cleanings. At twelve, he’s weathered some dramas and isn’t the fresh young thing he used to be, but he’s still my favorite car I’ve ever had and I’m not even remotely interested in trading him for some whippersnapper with a shiny finish. We’ve driven to Mendocino, California and back. To Portland, Maine and back. To Ohio, New York, Tennessee, Alabama, Utah, Minnesota, Georgia, Louisiana, and all over Texas–a lot of highway miles.
Last week, I realized Jet was about to reach an important milestone, and I hoped I’d be with him, but I knew it was just as likely that Tom or Tim would be and probably wouldn’t even notice. This morning when I woke up, I felt compelled to go check him out before Tom used him for an errand. Because it MIGHT still be possible…
Here’s what I saw.
So, like any White Trash Princess, still wearing my nightgown, I grabbed my keys and my license, invited the dogs for a ride, put on my seatbelt, and away we went. About three-tenths of a mile later, we all pulled over and celebrated together:
Happy birthday, Jet, and I look forward to as many more miles with you as you’ll give me. Here’s a photo Tom took of us on our first day together:
Holy crap. I can’t believe this car is 12 years old, been to all those far off places and back, and STILL ONLY HAS 100,000 miles on it. That blows my mind. Because my late truck, The Beast was 13 years old when I sold her and she had 260,000 miles on ‘er. Hell, my Outlander is only four years old and she’s already put on 79,000 miles. Where the hell am I going that I put on so many miles?
Happy Birthday, Jet! You don’t look a day over 67,000 miles!
Jet says thanks!
You look so happy in that shot. Hope you two have many more miles of fun together.
Me, too, thanks!
Happy birthday Jet!
Thanks!
this made me miss Jambi a little .. he never made it to 60,000
Now you have a NEW car to make memories with!
Happy Bday Jet!
I remember when I rolled 100,00 on my Toyota Tacoma. It was only 7 years old though. Lots of trips back and forth between Houston and Beaumont. That was 2 cars ago. I’m now onto my 3rd Toyota, a 4Runner, and loving it. Nothing short of a catastrophe can make me part with it.
I have some friends, husband and wife who live in Houston, and they both have CR-Vs. His is an older model while hers is new. They both love them!
Thanks! Isn’t it great to find a car you really like?
Go, Jet!
If he ever goes to Minnesota again, I’m thinking that he better be stopping in Iowa!
It’d be more likely I’d be coming to Iowa with a side trip to Minnesota. =)
Happy Odometer Milestone Day! It’s great to have a vehicle that just fits. 🙂
Thanks!
R.I.P. Becky’s Perm.
HA HA HA HA HA.
It’s wonderful that you noticed the mileage! A good car is like a good friend – always to be relied on and taking care of you no matter what!
Happy motoring!
Thanks!
As a chronic photographer of mileages and stuff, I find that awesome. 🙂