So, I picked up my car in Peoria and drove it back to Madison. Here are the differences between my Camry and Tricia’s CRV:
* My steering, breaks, and gas are sensitive. They respond with just the slightest amount of force from me, and this is a bit disconcerting.
* My radio sucks. I already knew this, but it makes me sad. Although, turning it up as loud as it can go helps mitigate the sadness a little.
* I cannot change the volume by using my thumb on the steering wheel.
* I have no cruise control. This is also controlled by my thumb on the steering wheel, so both my thumbs keep looking for things to do.
* There is no temperature readout in my car. You have no idea how dependant you become on knowing this information at all times.
* My window washing fluid doesn’t work. L After being in a garage for 2 months, that would be useful. (I poured a bottle of water out on the windshield - that did the trick.)
* The shifter is in the center console, instead of on the steering console. So when I try to shift, I often turn on the windshield wipers.
* I do not have keyless entry.
* The driver's window goes down automatically, but not up automatically as in the CRV. I initially thought this was a bad idea. No wait, I still think this is a bad idea - I was twisted backwards in the passenger seat hanging out the window taking pictures and my hand was on the armrest and I accidentally put the window up and got caught in the window. Imagine how much worse it would have been if it was an automatic window! But one does get used to these things. Now when I pull away from a drive-through I need to drive, eat, and put the window up manually.
* My back has conformed to the CRV, and is not happy to be sitting against a different seat.
* My car is smaller, but I still think I’m in a big car. Other cars do not seem nearly as intimidated by me anymore.
* There is much less food in my car. This is sad.
But....I do get better gas milage. It's the little things. :)
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