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Hi Preppy Girl!

Just wanted to say, I love your blog! I’m almost 16, which of course means the start of car shopping! Unfortunately, my parents aren’t considering a BMW or Mercedes for me, since I’m so young and I’m helping to pay for my car. Are there any brands I should definitely stay away from? I was thinking of a cute, white Honda CRV. I know it may not be the pinnacle of prep, but I think I can def rock it. I’d love to hear what you have to say!

Thanks so much,
Florida Prepster

Dear Florida Prepster,

Car shopping is so much fun, I’m  jealous! My first car was an old blue chevy cavalier hatchback via my grandmother. The car didn’t even have a tape player (ouch!). However; I was just happy to have a pair of wheels to call my own. The car wasn’t preppy, or even pretty, but it was mine.

Make sure that the car you buy is in your price range. Car expenses can add up once you factor in gas, repairs, and car insurance. A white Honda CRV sounds like a great car to cruise around Florida. White is such a versatile color, you can add lots of preppy accessories like seat covers and preppy monogram stickers.

While any car is a great car, here are a few of the less-preppy brands:

• Kia
• Pontiac
• Geo
• and Scion

Looking for more info? Check out these preppy car tips.

Enjoy your new car!

-P.G.

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If you have a question for the Preppy Girl email it to me at preppygirl@thepreppylife.com.

Hi Preppy Girl,

I just found your blog it is really cool. I am getting my first car for my 15th birthday but I get a new car for high school graduation. I have to get an inexpensive used car for my birthday. So I need your help on brands of cars that are preppy and look like the newer models.

Love,
Used Car Blues

Dear Used Car Blues,
Thank you for reading my blog, I am glad you like it! That is very exciting that you are getting a car for your birthday, and even more exciting that you are getting a new car for graduation! I have always been a fan of Volkswagons and Mini Coopers. If you are a sporty girl, a Jeep is a fun car to drive. I strongly recommend choosing a dependable car with a good track record over looks. The last thing you want is a car that breaks down a lot. Try to find a car in a nice preppy color like black, white, beige, or silver; than you can customize your car with preppy stickers and car monograms.

Here are some more tips on preppy cars.

Good luck with the car search!
PG

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Ignoring my instincts, I went to Jiffy Lube this morning for an oil change. In and out in 10 minutes, it was great! I got on the highway to head back to the city when I heard a loud crashing noise emanating from beneath my car. F&$%!

I pulled over to discover the bottom casing of my car had fallen out. However, Fate was smiling at me. The pickup truck behind me also pulled over and its driver happened to be the owner of a tow truck company. He quickly pieced my broken car back together and escorted me to Jiffy Lube. Since Jiffy Lube said they were not responsible, the man kindly offered to fix my car himself.

With an unusual amount of blind faith I followed the man to his shop and watched as he screwed a few bolts into my car. He said normally when he tries to help people, they are too scared to get out of their car. That left me wondering, is our society so crime-ridden that we are scared to accept help from a Good Samaritan? I was fortunate to meet a kind gentleman on the road but even as I followed behind him, I found myself calling my boyfriend giving him a blow-by-blow of my location.

Needless to say, I was lucky. I am perfectly safe and my car is bolted back together. If it wasn’t for my Good Samaritan, I would have been stranded on the side of the road on a hot day. In gratitude, I promised to design a logo for his business. My friend said “it may have been his lucky day as well.” ; )

May we all have angels standing by.

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Living in a downtown urban setting, my car has seen its fair share of bumps and bruises. I can recall countless nights of going to bed, only to find huge dents in my rear bumper the next day. I don’t know if it is drunken stupidity, sheer rudeness, or the inability to parallel park, but bad drivers seem to run rampant in my city (and everywhere else). The tip of the iceberg was this summer, an uninsured-driver with a learner’s permit ran a red light and drove smack into my backseat. So remember to always look twice and be careful out there!

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