http://WinfieldRegister.info/index.cfm The Winfield Register Columnists 2 en-us Copyright 2012 The Winfield Register Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:37:10 EST <em>“That’s the color of baby poop,”</em> announced an elderly woman at the Toyota dealership some weeks ago. We were looking at the new mail-truck-boxy Matrix. http://WinfieldRegister.info/article/Columnists/Columnists_2/A_Cheap_Sexy_CarThe_Sequel/22623 Ann E. Funck Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:09:00 EST http://WinfieldRegister.info/article/Columnists/Columnists_2/A_Cheap_Sexy_CarThe_Sequel/22623 <p><strong>By Ann E. Funck</strong></p><p><em>“What kind of car are you looking for?”</em> the car salesman asked me on the phone.</p><p>“A cheap sexy car.” I know this kind of car is as rare as a blushing bride, but why not ask a bored salesman named Brad a hard question and see what happens?</p><p>“With distinguishing characteristics, like side vents and turbo dual exhausts,” I added. “New or gently used.”</p><p>Brad suggested a pre-owned Crossfire. <em>“It’s a 2005 with a Mercedes engine for only $15,900, with a 5-speed transmission.”</em></p><p>What would I do with five speeds? The intersection cameras are spraying tickets willy-nilly in our city, and the speed limit lowers with regularity. What’s the point of power? I need a sexy cheap car, not a fast one.</p><p>“Mileage?” I asked.</p><br> http://WinfieldRegister.info/article/Columnists/Columnists_2/A_Cheap_Sexy_Car/22601 Ann E. Funck Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:09:00 EST http://WinfieldRegister.info/article/Columnists/Columnists_2/A_Cheap_Sexy_Car/22601