Hey there Chris, what are you up to?
I'm just poring over some brochures about various car models.
Oh, so you're thinking about buying a new car?
Yeah, it looks that way. My wife has been bugging me about it. I thought we could probably survive without one, but with a baby on the way, maybe it is time to get a car.
So this would be your first automobile?
That's right. For quite a few years, I rode a bicycle to work. Then I got a motorbike.
Yeah, I think I can understand your wife's position. Asking her to ride on a motorcycle when she's pregnant is a tall order.
Oh... I don't let her ride with me. It's just too dangerous. She takes the bus to work, but it is sometimes difficult to get a seat and it's crowded and hot.
So it's time to buy your very first car! Wow, that's exciting!
Yes, but it's also a pretty big financial responsibility.
Yeah. I still remember my first car. It was an old clunker that my dad gave me when I turned 17. I drove it around for a couple of years until I scraped together enough money to buy a better secondhand car.
I'm having a hard time deciding which model is best for us.
Yeah, it is a tough call. Each one has its pros and cons. Are you looking for a sedan?
Yes, I'd like a Jeep, but my wife says we have to get a comfortable sedan for long drives home to see her relatives.