that new car smell

despite
being used
with years
of miles
she had that
new car
smell, right
off the factory
lot.
shiny and fresh.
all the gadgets
pulsing
to go.
the windows
clean, a sparkle
to the headlights.
all the dirt
had been washed
away. all the
dents and dings
fixed and
buffed down.
she was perfect,
until you
got her on
the highway,
got behind the
wheel and then
she stalled
and the smoke
belched out.