ethics v desire

i'm doing something i haven't done for a very long time, and i hate it

choosing a car

what i know about cars you could write on the back of a postage stamp (do people still use postage stamps?). basically i need something capable of plowing through canadian winters and a car with a cassette player so i can use my i-pod on the road - it has to get me from here to places like Edmonton, Vancouver & beyond on a regular basis for work

i'm certain i don't want a gas guzzling beast that will contribute to the decimation of the lovely environment we now live in, there are lots of smart looking cars over here & the comfort factor, looks and on-board luxuries do appeal

HOWEVER

i am being unusually sensible & opting i think for a plain old VW (again), with a ridiculously low fuel consumption rating, it may not be that stylish but at least i can drive it with a bit of my conscience intact


off to Calgary tomorrow, our container of worldy goods has survived it's epic journey over the ocean & across 75% of Canada by rail, now only the customs men stand between me & my collection of Cd's & old music magazines!