Ok, actually, Deborah Walker found her and sent me a link to an ad last night. It sounded like evertyhing I wanted: 2005 Roadster, Limited, Red, 13,000 miles, manual trans for just under $18,000.

I get there, and she's an AUTOMATIC! Well, truth is, I was not totally sure I wanted a stick - had some reservations about it - normally NEVER want an auto, but remembered thinking about this when driving everyone's Crossfire at the meet 2-3 weeks ago.

Anyway, test drive went well, the carfacts report confirmed one local owner who lives about 10 miles from the dealership. No reports of any damage or anything. One oil change at 7400 miles and one "check" of the radio system around 3450 miles or so.

So, I was obsessing on the fact it was an auto - and I drove it with the top up 'cause I'd never driven a Roadster with the top up. I was getting uncomfortable with the whole deal when the salesman said the ad's statement: "No Warranty" was in error. He printed a report detailing that I'd have: 36 months on drive train, 18 months on perforation and 48 months on "federal emissions". I was encouraged but still just could not understand why I was so irritated or worried.

The salesman was busy with paperwork - so I grabbed the keys and went outside. Getting the manual out, I lowered the top. As soon as I heard the motors and stuff, and as the sun hit my neck, I smiled ear to ear. THIS was what the car was about - it was a convertible!!! I drove around the lot with the top down and played a bit. Overall, I returned to the building in about 4-5 minutes. This car was indeed "Little Debbie"!!!! The salesman tried to arrange it so I could drive her home - but I froze my credit last fall - and it will take me, I guess, to at least monday morning to thaw it. I SHOULD be able to go get her monday!

She sure is pretty - a fire engine red convertible! (Well, to my eyes, that is her color, but I DO sometimes have a hard time seeing some reds and greens!) WHen I go to the Breakfast on Sunday in Savannah this 19th, I will be driving the prettiest Crossfire there!!!!!