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I have been looking at used cars for a while now and I think what I really want is something multi-coloured.

I remember my father’s 3rd sailboat (Molly Griffin) was painted many different colours. He had me pick out the ones I liked, and I mixed some together to get a nice colour.

The hull was golden yellow with a ruby red gunwale and strake, the cabins were purple/violet, and the decks and cockpit area were teal.

Cars with a single colour feel very limited. If I am going to be driving around and spending lots of time in my car, then I want it to be a reflection of myself.

I have been looking at the BMW i3 and Mini Coopers primarily.

I really like the wood inlay on the BMW i3s in the dash and the multi-coloured seat materials. It is also nice that it includes flat panel screens, even on older models. It really feels like a car that was advanced for its time.

The mini coopers are stylishly designed although they typically come in two tones unless you get one with a custom wrap.

Either choice looks good, but I am leaning towards the BMW.

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My Search for a Quality Used Car

Now that I have gotten my license the next step is to get a car. I have been looking at many different brands and different models and I think I have done a good job narrowing down my options.

There are three cars left on my list, but I am not sure which one will be the final choice. I was initially looking for something I could use for a courier or delivery side gig, but I heard most of these companies do background checks.

So, if I don’t need something with a lot of cargo space, then the next sticking point is I want something with good fuel economy. I do want the car to have either a Mild-Hybrid or a pure electric powertrain. Gas and power are fairly inexpensive here compared with other states.

Well, here are my options:

Kia Niro (Hybrid)

Chevy Bolt (EV)

Nissan

My price range is limited to $16,000 and I am looking for something from around 2018 or newer. I mostly want to make sure the car has modern technology in it as far as the instrument panel and cameras. Anything that helps me drive safer will be of benefit.

I’ve got until May at the earliest to make a decision.

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