DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Demis At Pompei

March 19, 2012 12:00 AM DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Demis At Pompeiview gallery

" “The first car I ever had was a stick shift. Ever since then I’ve always wanted one.”

The Ride The Driver: Demis Car in Question: Red 2007 Toyota Matrix Spotted at: Pompei, 1531 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL Odometer: 54,395 THE DEFENSE

Q: Hi Demis. How long have you owned this vehicle?

A: Two and a half years. My previous car was a ’92 Toyota Tercel. At the time, I had three kids and one on the way. I needed a car where I had room for a stroller, a car seat, and other things, but I really didn’t want a minivan or a station wagon. When I got to the car dealership, I picked the Matrix. Even though it doesn’t look that big on the outside, it has a lot of room. I’ve used this car to move mattresses, tables and chairs.

Q: What do you like about a stick shift?

A: The first car I ever had was a stick shift. Ever since then I’ve always loved them. I have driven automatics before, but there’s just something about a stick shift. It’s hard to explain, but stick shifts are better. That’s the reason why I bought this car. When I got to the lot, there was a 2009 black Matrix that I test drove. Even though it had newer features, and was in my favorite color, I just couldn’t buy it because it wasn’t a stick shift. "

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