10 Things I Like

Simplistic enough, it almost sounds like a grade school essay. Which is okay, sometimes simplicity is a true blessing. In any case, this is an interlude to a more complex idea I am working on right now. See, somewhere in the weeks to come, I hope to blog out some responses to the recent bestseller, The Secret. It is an underestimation to state that I find the book without merit. But we will get to that in due time. So, to sweeten the pages (however few they are) of this blog, and avoid coming off like a Negative Nancy, I figured it would be nice to list 10 things I do like. Easy enough. So without further ado...

10. The Volkswagen Jetta

Really. No joke. Now, I know there are plenty of cars out there to fix my mind on.

Of course, there is the revived Charger or the super quick, incredibly sporty Shelby if you want speed. Luxury brings to mind a high price tag number from BMW, Mercedes, or Lexus. But I

always come back to the tried and true Volkswagen, Jetta. A rather unassuming vehicle, style wise, it champions a reliability that is genuinely unparalleled. Although a small auto, it is comfortable. Indeed, one of the assets of the Jetta's small size is how it is designed to work in conjunction with its superb handling. I add to the list superior gas mileage and stellar get up and go. That might make a true auto enthusiast laugh, but the car can move-- all without costing a fortune at the pump!

I speak to the merit of the vehicle as a three time Volkswagen owner. With minimal care, they last long past the 100k mile range and during that time, they take a fair amount of abuse. Having suffered through one fairly serious wreck, two trips through the garage door, and countless excursions over curbs, across sidewalks, through medians, and into parking blocks, it is little worse for the wear. A car owner has to love that.

So, if you are looking for the stability of a Hummer, the luxury of a Beemer, mixed with a little bit of speed, you aren't dreaming-- you're looking for a Jetta.