Stuff I Like: 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S

I have distinct memories of my first car, a 1986 Chrysler LeBaron. Purchased with the help of my folks in November of 2001, she was forest green in color – the deep, glittering sort of green you might hope to see in the eyes of a woman who’s eager to spend some time with you. Sadly, LeBaron DAR-000, which in an act of criminal negligence I left unchristened, had troubles from the outset. Her primary logic board failed within my first week of ownership. Her engine shuddered for unfathomable reasons. One of her taillights wasn’t quite as bright as the other.

But at 16 years old, none of these things mattered to me. I loved LeBaron with the sort of passion that only the young are able to muster. For the first time, I felt myself the master of my own destiny. In the saddle of this fine steed, the world was a buffet of experience just waiting for me to grab a plate. With the help of my more automotively-gifted friends, I got her running on all cylinders and enjoyed a genuinely speedy little ride.

But like so many of the gifts of youth, LeBaron was to be a transient presence in my life. Continue Reading…