As I’ve referenced in previous posts, The Princess (my ’91 Toyota Camry) completed her tour of duty as my trusty and beloved automobile, making it through college, three years of work, and then three years of law school… and then quietly died in my driveway.
Thus, an opportunity was borne, and I’m excited to say, I bought a new car!!
It’s the first new car I’ve ever owned–or driven, for that matter. I LOVE IT. She’s a 2007 Newport Blue Pearl (color that Daddio calls "Roo Blue") Subaru Forester, 2.5X Premium, with Desert Beige cloth interior, 4-speed automatic. More details on her features are given below the photographs.
Oh–and when I bought her, she had 28 miles on her. 28! 
(And most of them were mine, from test drives.)
(Unfortunately, having "subaru" removed from the back and replaced with "Subaroo" was not an available option. Odd, considering how they spelled their dealership name, yeah?)
With the salesman, Ted Mekianov, who was a very good salesman with whom to work.
I highly recommend him if you’re in the market for any Honda, Acura, Subaru, or Toyota (he sells them all)!
The rearview (in my driveway)
The rear hatch open, showing the cargo area.
One part of the back seats is folded down so that Ernie, when he’s riding with me, can run back and forth between the cargo area and back seat area.
The front (isn’t she cute?!)
The inside front
The console
Six-CD Kenwood changer, iPod hook-up, auto climate control, seat heaters, daytime running lights, four separate storage compartments plus the glovebox… it’s awesome!
The transmission
(Yes, I know that’s the steering wheel. Even I’m not that stupid about cars. Well, not quite.)
The driver’s side
I think the color is actually a bit lighter than it shows here; it’s in a shadow. It’s more of a sky blue than a royal or navy blue.
The driver’s side with doors open
The passenger side
The passenger side with doors open
Daddio proudly displays his LawnMaster 5000X, in the driveway beside the Subaroo.
I go crusin’ around in my cute new car, lovin’ it!
Features on my cute lil’ car (with my personal favorites highlighted):
- Symmetrical all-wheel drive (great for Indiana winters!)
- anti-lock brakes
- electronic brake force distribution
- active front seat head restraints
- air bags for both driver and passenger
- daytime running lights
- A/C with air filtration system
- AM/FM Stereo with in-dash 6-CD changer and auxiliary audio jack
- power “moonroof” (with 2 positions: standard moonroof, and half-convertible!)
- digital odometer
- outside temperature gauge
- power door locks, windows, & power mirrors
- rear seatback 60/40 split fold-down
- 12V power outlets in cargo area, console, and armrest storage
- 5-star crash ratings, 4-star rollover rating
- 21 to 28 mpg
- security system with security shock sensor
- custom tailpipe cover
- automatically-dimming mirror with compass
- rear bumper cover
- wheel lock set
- 2.5L horizontally opposed SOHC engine
- i-Active valve lift system
- heavy-duty raised, four wheel fully independent suspension
- multi-reflector front fog lights
- rear window wiper with washer and de-icer
- roof rails with cross bars
- 16-inch stylized alloy wheels
- 215/60 R16 all-season radial tires
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I’m Marissa, can-do-ologist, perpetual Curious George, and daily adventurer. 
