Zoom Zoom ....

Austin got a new car!!

For his high school graduation gift, Andy and I gave Austin the title to the Montero. We had several conversations before doing so to ensure we would both be okay with whatever Austin might decide to do with the car later. We wanted it to be a "no strings attached" kind of deal. The Montero was Andy's primary vehicle until Austin started driving at 16. At that time, Andy bought a new car and we handed the Montero down to Austin to drive. Austin was absolutely thrilled to have the title in his hot little hands! The wheels (in his noggin') started spinning right away. Austin is a wheelin' and dealin' kind of guy. I don't think either of us expected him to be so happy that he would almost immediately begin to investigate the possibililty of selling the thing!!

Austin researched and primarily handled both the sell of the Montero and the purchase of his new car - an Acura RSX type S. Andy lent (when asked - yes this was somewhat difficult at times to sit back and wait to be asked) his sales expertise and went with Austin for the sale of the old car and the purchase of the new one. The car is free & clear and registered in Austin's name! Pretty good deal for an 18 year old college freshman.

... Austin only dreaming about real cars ...

... here he is in his very first car ... it was slow and not very roomy,

but cool that it could be driven indoors ...

... Austin driving off in the Montero, for the first time - alone ...

... and now, proud car owner ...