You are what you drive.. Inspired by Muscle car friends.. (Josh)...

You are what you drive .. Inspired by Muscle Car friends .. ( josh)..
  First of all , whatever you drive. Its ok for you.. I mean we all have different needs or feelings about cars.. Some of us feel.. A car is a means to and end.. If its get me to point A  to POINT B.. than that's what counts no matter how it looks or what kind of horsepower it has.. Some of us could care less about color , style,, two door , four door, convertible, van.. truck.. etc.. To each is own.. 
 Now back to my story.. You are what you drive.. If you a conservative , earth conscious person you're probably going to drive a Smart car or Hybrid,, boring cars. Nothing wrong with that.. I might get one .. if gas prices continue to climb.. It might be the true smart thing to do.. Then you have the soccer or football mall mommy cars. the mini van.. Geez, I own one.. but I really hate driving it, despite all the technical features.. Its a great long road trip car,, but not for cruising around.. Its just me. I'm a look at me personality,, so a van,,, is not my cup of tea.. Unless we are going to Vegas, or the Grand Canyon. Because of the room and you can spill stuff n it.. haha,, the family all purpose vehicle.. But... 
  THEN THERE IS US... THE MUSCLE CAR SPORTS CAR GUYS. We want horsepower , we want the looks , the feel of the car.. When you drive the car that is meant for you ,, you know it.. If your  driving needs are met , than you bought the ride of your life.. Nothing is more refreshing.. then getting every time you drive and it feels like your in a different world. That's what I get every time i get into my Challenger-- Black Beauty.. its like MY alter ego takes over, I become the car. I am the car.. The car attracts attention , even just parked,, IT has the triple black shiny black paint job with red stripes going from hood scoops to fender,, and the tinted windows and body kits , spoilers ground effects gives it a menacing yet beautiful look.. The Car has a Gorgeous look, but it also a teaser willing to show off. Hmm.. kind of like the driver.. Like I said cars are an extension of our personalities. What we like , what we value and what's important in your lifestyle dictates what you drive,, For years I drive a ugly plain jane saturn.. It was a POINT A- TO POINT B CAR.. because that's what I wanted, and could afford.. But after 20 + years of Military service and proudly serving this great country THE USA.. I wanted and always dreamed of owning a Muscle Car.. I grew up driving Mustangs, Camaro's Pontiac fire birds.. I mean I would drive friends and family members cars.. and I loved them all. Mustangs are the fastest , and most manauerable muscle car I ever driven. The Camaro's have the power and looks,, and Firebirds are like the middle child... so when it came to retire age,, I was searching and yes I searched for years what I wanted,, I decided on camaro.. maybe bacause of the movie Transformer.. But things change,, feelings change. or should I say test drives,, I test drove the Camaro' s, The Mustangs , the Nissans, they were all fun to drive,, probably drove the sale person nuts, I was only interested in test driving. but hey Ifim gonna spoend $ 50,000 or so for a car.. Why Not..? But each car just didn't have the wow effect.. well the nissan did,, but it still wasn't enough. so,, Fast FIVE,, came out.. and VIN DIESEL.. at the end of the movie brings out this BLACK BEAUTY of a car, a DODGE CHALLENGER WITH A WIDE BODY KIT.. I was hooked.. Soon after wards I went to DODGE DEALER IN TEMECULA ,..ST PATRICKS DAY . and I was hooked,, the power, the back seat room, the truck space and all the technical features met my needs. The basic plain jane interior was ok for me, It just felt right. I felt like the KIng of the Road that day and every day I drive my Dream Muscle Car.. Sure its not a stick shift so to speak,, I have tap shift. But anyone knows this SO CAL traffic will drive you crazy,, So I decided on my tap shift challenger,. and even the name, fits me.. I was always a challenger , a gambler , a underdog,, a loner. Its fits me because I'm always out to prove myself.. My personality is I'm always looking ahead.. to the next day , the next month,, the next car, house,, city etc.. I'm never satisfied,. I don't rest on my laurels,, Some people are satisfied with old school music.. I love it too. But I also love and listen to the new sounds and enjoy new things,, I love the old cars, only if it has the modern day features,, there is a reason they don't build cars like that anymore , Too heavy , too many blind spots, bulky , hard to handle or park.. But hence.. I chose my car because its kind of a mid life crisis, I wanted and dreamed of muscle cars of the late 60's and 70's and despite the poor gas mileage.. I can get 24 on the freeway , if i leave in cruise control eco boost mode,, that means 4 cylinder mode.. But we all know its too hard to do that , but I may have to , if I'm gonna make it a daily commute to San diego very soon. But IT wasn't the gas mileage, or the comfort or feel of the car that sold me.. But it was the looks and the performance it had. It has great straight away speed - freeway. and had comfort like a luxury vehicle.. because of the weight of the vehicle.. Plus the push leather interior and great technical features just make the sale.. At first I didn't like the red hood to fender stripes , but soon after driving it home and getting all the looks, I was hooked,, My wife , who I love dearly, bought me this car as my retirement gift, she actually bought it while I had months left in the Navy.. Its was true saver, It made me deal with the last months of the navy life. My car is me.. An attention seeking , high performance machine , with a comfortable and relaxed interior with practical application's like gas mileage, truck space and back seat space.. It covered what I wanted in a weekend warrior car and a daily driver that's going to be driven day in and day out..The black color is beautiful , but a daily tasking to keep clean. I have to wipe it down every time I drive it and its a chore, But Its a beautiful car and I love driving it,, despite the critiques out there. I know it may not be the fastest , or the meanest looking muscle car out there, But it fits the people like me that want the looks , but not truly interested in top notch speed. if I was the Mustang or Nissan would be the better choice. Instead I have or own a cross bred car that incorporates the Muscle Car looks , with the features of modern day daily driving, The cabin space and backseat space is applicable to my needs and the smooth driving ride , also gives me pleasure, Plus the feel of being King. of the road. is a great feeling I cant explain.. Other than,, Its me , and and extension of my personality.. Anyone that's knows me very well , can attest to the fact The Challenger not only fits my personality, but an extension of myself. The Car , like the driver are extensions of each other and each time I start it up.I'm reliving the days of my youth, when we were fast ,wild and free.. with no responsibilities. well.. For moments wen I'm driving this car. I get to relive my youth. Until  I get out and have to deal with , pushy people or rude cashiers, or even ignorant co workers.. Work and school are that, things to deal with, But after each day , There is no better feeling to know I'm about to get into a Car I love and dreamt about.. My challenger is me. and Vice versa.. You are what you drive and don't let others dictate what you like. I love all cars,, But I love my Challenger, until the Next Muscle attracts my eye.. The Viper, The Corvette, the NISSAN Z, THE JAGUAR? or what. I never say never, But for now I'm loving my DODGE CHALLENGER HEMI POWERED V8 - WITH MOPAR COLD AIR INTAKES AND MUFFLERS.. MOPAR = MOVE OVER PARAS ARE RACING .. Nothing beats the feel and emotions I have for my car.. As for everyone else.. Enjoy what you drive, Because in a sense you are what you drive,, ENJOY.. 
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