DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Monica At Alamo Square

Q: Did you buy the car painted like this or did you have it done?

A: I originally had it as silver, and then I painted it pink. That's my favorite color, and I already had the black stripes.

Q: How long have you owned your vehicle?

A: I'm almost at four years.

Q: What neighborhood do you live in?

A: I live in Fairmont in Pacifica right now, 94044.

Q: How old are you, Monica?

A: I'm 26.

Q: What's your car's main use?

A: I drive it to work, and then when I go out, so I can spend anywhere from about half an hour to an hour a day.

Q: Do you use it mainly to commute to work?

A: Yeah, worst part would be the 19th Avenue traffic coming back. My favorite part is when there is no traffic. I just cruise through to work in the morning.

Q: Where did you get your car?

A: I ordered it brand new from Mini of Concord Dealership. I had gone there and didn't see an actual car or model that I liked. I ended up just ordering one. Then it got delivered there. I went back and picked it up.

Q: Was it a good experience?

A: Yes, it was a very good experience.

Q: What's your favorite day trip from home?

A: I like to just cruise the 1 sometimes, if there is nice weather. I like that it has the ocean view and the scenic that's quiet, and the turns.

Q: Where's the furthest place you've driven with your car?

A: Santa Cruz. Probably about two hours.

Q: Did you go with anyone?

A: I went with my husband. We had just decided to go to the boardwalk.

Q: Do you have any rules in your car?

A: Rules for other people are not to eat or drink, but I can. To keep it clean. Oh, and no pets!

Q: Do you have any pets?

A: I do.

Q: But your pets are allowed?

A: No, she's not allowed in here either.

Q: What kind of pet do you have?

A: I have an English bulldog.

Q: What do you listen to in your car?

A: Oh mainly just music. I have a radio and then CDs, but I didn't buy the adapter, so I don't have my playlist.

Q: Do you ever rock out or sing along?

A: Yes, definitely.

Q: If your car had a theme song, what would it be?

A: "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO.

Q: If your car had a human emotion, what would it be?

A: It'll definitely be perky. I would say perky because it can accelerate pretty fast and I picked a pretty, bright, happy color, so it's just naturally perky.

Q: How many miles do you think are left on the life of your car?

A: I don't want to say endless, but I mean, you know, I'm going to probably keep this car for a long time.

Q: So you plan on keeping it until you buy a new one and this one gives out on you?

A: Yeah, exactly.

Q: What do you think your next car will realistically be?

A: I'm really happy with the Mini, so I'm going to stick with this one.

Q: If you had an absolute dream car, what would it be?

A: Bentley Convertible, if I'm not buying that is.

Q: I noticed you had some nice rims. Were those on when you ordered the car?

A: No, I actually bought those custom, but I'm about to change them again to black wheels.

Q: Oh really, why?

A: These ones have some scratches on them already, so I think I might just go with all black.

Q: Is there anything else we should know about your car?

A: I think it's the best car that there is. It's good for parking. It's good on the gas. It's a great car to drive.