You know you want it. That sparkling new car displayed like a war-hero statue up on a pedestal in front of the dealership you pass every day on your way to work. Every time you see it, you hate your run-down beater car even more.
Well, this group wants to change your attitude:
The Junky Car Club is a car club whose members are learning to live with less so we can give more. We’re a bunch of happy drivers that are politely rebelling against consumerism by driving junky cars. We encourage our members to use their dough to support social justice causes instead of making fat car payments.
Here are their requirements for the Elite Lemon level of membership:
1. You are currently sponsoring and helping a child who is living in poverty.
2. Your vehicle is 10 years old or older and MAY have trouble starting on cold mornings, have a funky smell inside, and have an annoying hum coming from the radio.
3. You are wanting to live with less so you can give more and looking for ways to be more generous to those in need.
4. You care about the issues of poverty and social justice and want to bring awareness to these important issues.
My 11-year-old Accord just qualifies. Especially with the obnoxiously funky smell that’s been coming through the vents lately. Like sweaty socks after a four-hour hike. Uphill. Through moldering mud. In 110-degree heat.
In fact, now that I think about it, I really do need a new car.