Essay On My 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe

I remember the sense of pride that I felt when I purchased my first car, a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. I had always wanted to buy a Sport Utility Vehicle or SUV and the Tahoe was a perfect fit. In fact, it had a truck like rugged feel to it. It was quite stylish for an SUV, the sleek metallic silver paint lending it an aura of sophistication. I imagine that, if the car had a personality of its own, the Tahoe would be one complex yet friendly person to be with!
What I liked most about my Tahoe was just how comfortable it was. The seats were wide and ergonomically designed. I felt strangely secure as though the seat would hold me in case the seat belts did not work! There was plenty of leg space, so my friends and family who occupied the back seat during my first drive in the Tahoe thought that the interiors were quite ‘luxurious’. I intended to make full use of my new vehicle, taking it for off road drives, travelling long distances, and basically not limiting its use to conveyance. Hence, it was crucial that my car would need to be comfortable and the Tahoe was just that.
Although I later realized that the SUV did not give a great mileage, I also discovered just how well it drove off road. On a weekend camping trip with friends, I was able to navigate through wilderness without feeling the full impact of the bumps in the road. In the city too, the Tahoe was an amazingly smooth drive, with its easy power steering. Unlike the Chevy Suburban, the Tahoe was not as massive and was easier to manoeuvre through traffic and even fit into tight parking spaces.
However, the Tahoe goes beyond the basic SUV and had quite an impressive range of features. What made its features special was that they were actually useful! It had a tire-pressure monitor which I think is a great safety feature considering the fact that the vehicle is often used off road. The power seats were leather heated which meant that I could remain comfortable during winter drives without putting too much pressure on the heating system. I had the option of switching between a rear wheel drive and a four wheel drive option which could also be engaged automatically if the cars sensors detected a slippery terrain or if the car skidded. This is another great safety feature, especially for those who live in regions with harsh winters.
After having driven the Tahoe for a few months and having made several off road trips with my friends, I decided to get additional rear 50/50 spilt bench seats installed. This meant that up to 9 passengers could travel comfortably in the great SUV. Needless to say, I made full use of this additional by recruiting more friends for camping trips – the more the merrier! The only aspect that I did not adore about the Tahoe was its entertainment system. The Panasonic DVD player could be accessed only from the rear seat and, while I understand that trying to change CDs while driving is not a safe bet, this was an inconvenience in an otherwise impeccable car.
Over all, the Tahoe was the best choice I could have made for a first car and do not see why it should not be a lifelong preference! Stylish, sporty, extremely comfortable and safe, the Tahoe will always be my favourite first.