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On October 30th, 1999, I met my new friend Gus:



He's been a good car. He's been with me in DC, Alabama, Colorado, and now back to DC. He's driven across the country twice. He's been a conversation starter, a sight for sore eyes, a place to make out with cute boys. Even though I've had people ask me "So, is this your wife's car?," I've always enjoyed having him. Other Bug owners wave hello, kids play "Slug Bug" when driving by, and he's always had flowers in a vase on the dashboard.

But all good things must come to an end, and so Sunday I turned him over to a car dealer and, hopefully, to a better life. He just wasn't fitting my lifestyle anymore and I wasn't driving him much. Also, with gas prices being higher, I knew the time was right to get a good deal on him. So off he went.

If we ever meet up on the streets it could be a little awkward. My hope is that he gets bought by someone who's always wanted a Bug. That's the reason I got him, and I hope someone else can get as much pleasure from him.

Honk honk.

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