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Four Letter Word Cars
by
Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady
In
this age of soundbites, everything seems to have a label
Recently I found this was especially true of new cars. When driving two new
cars, I discovered that each had its own four letter word label that was almost
universally used to describe them
The Cool Car
I
knew then that the Flex was really special. It had amazing powers if it could
inspire an almost autistic person to speak words of praise. He was so impressed
by the car, he was the opposite of speechless.
The Cute Car
My
Car Personality
Am
I cute or cool? I like features of the Flex and the Aevo.
The Aevo made me feel festive and fun and ready to go spontaneously. I could
imagine it tied in a big bow as a present for graduation or a birthday or a
holiday. And at a starting price of under $15,000, it is a most affordable
automobile gift. Even for yourself.
The Best of Both Worlds
Both the Aevo and Flex had surprising good fuel efficiency ratings and prices
that made them a good value. That is important to me. Since I hate to park, each
car makes it simpler for the driver. The Aevo is small enough to squeeze in
small spaces and simple for me to pull into large spaces. The newest version of
the Ford Flex is available with parking assist.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/crossovers/flex/?searchid=639603|28124899|205370170
http://www.chevrolet.com/pages/open/default/family/aveo.do
Madelyn Miller is a travel and food writer who enjoys new things, especially new cars. Read her stories on www.travellady.com, www.carladynews.com, www.yogayaya.com, www.chocolateatlas.com, www.cocktailatlas.com and www.cocktailatlas.com |
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I
have lived in the same building for seven years. There is a man who has worked
here for at least five years. He has never spoken to me. But when I test drive
the Ford Flex when he saw me in the elevator he said, "cool car." 
I am not sure
which features appealed to him, but the woman who saw me park it in a Walmart
lot came running over. "That car is so cool," she exclaimed. "Is it yours?"
I explained that I was only test driving it for a week, She asked who had "made
it" for me, inferring that an auto aficionado had modified something for me. I
told her Ford made it, and she would be able to buy one in a few weeks. Like
most other people, she asked if she could see the inside. 
A
shiny yellow car like the Aevo is just plain fun to drive. The compact
Aevo was sort of a like a baby or a puppy that made everyone smile and say
"cute" when they saw it. And when someone like my friend Ann climbs in the
trunk, the car looks even cuter. 
I
found when I drove the Ford Flex, I felt cool. I was unique and different with
my own special look and personality. It was sleek and sophisticated and well
thought out. I got lots of admiring glances for my unique appearance. I got
points for the big trunk and the easy maneuverability. I felt complete because I
had room for all my stuff and many of my friends to come with me when I was
going somewhere. The car for a carpool that also has room for soccer gear in the
trunk. The car that runs all my errands but does not look like a Mom car. The
perfect 7 passenger, 24 miles per gallon car. 
When I drove the Aevo, I felt like a cute kid that knows he brings a smile to
every one's face. It was sort of like living the simple life. Easy to park, easy
to drive, and everything you need but no extraneous features. Martha Stewart
would certainly approve of the Aevo. It seemed like something she would put on
the cover of SIMPLE LIVING. It was also totally fun to drive. When I drove a
Jaguar and a Saab, I felt sleek and sophisticated.