My Dream Car

My roommate and I purchased cable this month so we could watch the World Cup. After the World Cup is over, we'll cancel our subscription. Until that moment, we're taking advantage of the extra channels.

I walked into the living room while my roommate was watching 'Top Gear', a car show where they review some of the fastest, most luxurious, and subsequently unattainable cars engineered. The last car ran at a maximum speed of 250 mph, faster than some small planes.

I don't get it. I don't get why people want cars that can go X times past the speed limit when in the United States, we still have a speed limit. I've been on the German autobahn, a place where they have an advisory speed limit, but no cap (except for certain types of vehicles and certain dense areas). I can understand why some people would want a very fast car there; the engine can roar to life... legally. I don't get it here.

So when people ask me what my dream car is, I don't have the typical answer. For me, cars get me from Point A to Point B. Don't get me wrong; I marvel at the genius of whoever created the internal combustion engine. Perfecting the firing time of pistons to generate movement sounds like magic to me. However, I don't see the real worth of accelerating from 0 to 60 in under 6 seconds instead of 9. I'm in no hurry.

Instead, I thought about what was important to me in a vehicle. I did a little research and came to the conclusion that my dream car is 'The California' made by Volkswagen. The vehicle is technically a campervan with all the accessories that would make any outdoor enthusiast envious. It has a pop-up roof (for sleeping), 4 seats (front two that swivel), a worktable, a two burner stove, sink, and a reclining bench. With it, I would cram in all my climbing and hiking gear. Ironically, it's only available in Europe.

Anyways, it's always nice to fantasize. I guess we all just have different fantasies. I could see how living out of a car, hiking in the woods, and moving constantly might not be appealing; kinda like a 3 second car.