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CaliforniaPeggy

(157,099 posts)
Sun Jun 7, 2026, 11:58 PM 13 hrs ago

Well, I have news. Happy plus sad. And they involve similar objects. [View all]

Today, I bought a new (to me) Audi. This is something I hadn't anticipated needing, but my actions 2 weeks ago made it a necessity.

OK, stop talking in riddles! 2 weeks ago I was involved in a terrible tangle of cars. 3 cars. My Audi, which I loved ferociously, was totaled. It broke my heart, it filled me with guilt and anger at myself.

I rented a Nissan and tried to carry on like normal. It wasn't easy. I really wanted another Audi, so we went to Audi's spring sale.

We found one we liked, that was very similar to my old one, and today we bought it. A used Audi. I think it has 50K miles on it. And of course, it's electric!

I am feeling much better today. Maybe you'll see me the way I was last year: cheerful, combative and like that. Time will tell. There will be photos in a day or two.

The car's official name is 2023 e-tron Premium Plus quattro. If anyone can interpret this phrase, please speak up.

Thanks for reading!

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Wonderful for you that all turned out well and you are feeling better. Srkdqltr 12 hrs ago #1
Just glad you're okay! Permanut 12 hrs ago #2
2023 e-tron Premium Plus quattro dweller 12 hrs ago #3
It sure is a mouthful! And thank you so much for translating the phrase! Very thorough and thoughtful of you. CaliforniaPeggy 11 hrs ago #6
I'm happy and sad about my new car. multigraincracker 12 hrs ago #4
Have you given her an informal name yet? Figarosmom 12 hrs ago #5
I don't usually name my cars. No idea why I don't. CaliforniaPeggy 11 hrs ago #7
Just sit in it and learn the controls, there are a lot of instructional videos from regular people Shellback Squid 11 hrs ago #8
This is great advice, and thank you for it, my dear Shellback Squid! CaliforniaPeggy 11 hrs ago #11
"2023 e-tron Premium Plus quattro"? That just rolls off the tongue! Beartracks 11 hrs ago #9
You made me LOL! Thank you, my dear Beartracks. CaliforniaPeggy 11 hrs ago #12
Congratulations Randomthought 11 hrs ago #10
Thanks for your good wishes, my dear Randomthought! CaliforniaPeggy 11 hrs ago #13
Audi e-tron Premium Plus quattro BaronChocula 11 hrs ago #14
Great minds think alike... rubbersole 11 hrs ago #16
"And she'll have fun, fun, fun till the tow truck takes her Audi away." rubbersole 11 hrs ago #15
Oooooh, consider yourself spanked, my dear rubbersole! CaliforniaPeggy 11 hrs ago #17
I was kind of referring to the wrecked Audi. rubbersole 11 hrs ago #19
Congrats on your new Audi, Peggy! SheltieLover 11 hrs ago #18
Glad that you are doing okay, Ms Peggy. Please take good care of niyad 11 hrs ago #20
The good news is that you are ok. Glad you found one very like the one you LoisB 10 hrs ago #21
Just know how to turn on the windshield wipers for that one day in SoCal we need them IcyPeas 10 hrs ago #22
Congratulations Peggy! orangecrush 10 hrs ago #23
Premium plus? BidenRocks 10 hrs ago #24
Congratulations. sinkingfeeling 29 min ago #25
Enjoy the Audi my dear CaliforniaPeggy malaise 25 min ago #26
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