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CaliforniaPeggy

(157,103 posts)
Sun Jun 7, 2026, 11:58 PM Sunday

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 Yesterday #1
Just glad you're okay! Permanut Yesterday #2
2023 e-tron Premium Plus quattro dweller Yesterday #3
It sure is a mouthful! And thank you so much for translating the phrase! Very thorough and thoughtful of you. CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #6
I'm happy and sad about my new car. multigraincracker Yesterday #4
Have you given her an informal name yet? Figarosmom Yesterday #5
I don't usually name my cars. No idea why I don't. CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #7
Just sit in it and learn the controls, there are a lot of instructional videos from regular people Shellback Squid Yesterday #8
This is great advice, and thank you for it, my dear Shellback Squid! CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #11
"2023 e-tron Premium Plus quattro"? That just rolls off the tongue! Beartracks Yesterday #9
You made me LOL! Thank you, my dear Beartracks. CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #12
Congratulations Randomthought Yesterday #10
Thanks for your good wishes, my dear Randomthought! CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #13
Audi e-tron Premium Plus quattro BaronChocula Yesterday #14
Great minds think alike... rubbersole Yesterday #16
"And she'll have fun, fun, fun till the tow truck takes her Audi away." rubbersole Yesterday #15
Oooooh, consider yourself spanked, my dear rubbersole! CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #17
I was kind of referring to the wrecked Audi. rubbersole Yesterday #19
Congrats on your new Audi, Peggy! SheltieLover Yesterday #18
Glad that you are doing okay, Ms Peggy. Please take good care of niyad Yesterday #20
The good news is that you are ok. Glad you found one very like the one you LoisB Yesterday #21
Just know how to turn on the windshield wipers for that one day in SoCal we need them IcyPeas Yesterday #22
Congratulations Peggy! orangecrush Yesterday #23
Premium plus? BidenRocks Yesterday #24
Congratulations. sinkingfeeling 17 hrs ago #25
Enjoy the Audi my dear CaliforniaPeggy malaise 17 hrs ago #26
Dang Peggy, you had me worried at first. Glad it had such a happy ending. Enjoy. Biophilic 16 hrs ago #27
I just wanna say you're a great person Just_Vote_Dem 16 hrs ago #28
I'm sorry to hear about the accident MustLoveBeagles 16 hrs ago #29
Congrats! HappyH 16 hrs ago #30
Means it was an executive vehicle with extra goodies . haele 15 hrs ago #31
Congratulations! Kid Berwyn 15 hrs ago #32
I think it needs a better name. Teacher of the Year 11 hrs ago #33
Good to see you. nt mr715 11 hrs ago #34
Thank goodness you're ok! Happy, and safe motoring! electric_blue68 11 hrs ago #35
Sorry about your old car friend, however, it is good to hear you were not totaled. 1WorldHope 11 hrs ago #36
My goodness, you kinda scared me Easterncedar 10 hrs ago #37
Nice to hear from you CaliforniaPeggy bluestarone 10 hrs ago #38
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