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DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Nick At The Washington Monument

"I'm very protective of my baby."

The Ride
The Driver: Nick
Car in Question: 2010 GMC Terrain
Spotted at: The George Washington Monument, 1 E. Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 20001
Odometer: 29,521
Car's Nickname: Nicky, Jr.

THE DEFENSE

Q: Great GMC Nick. Where did you buy it?

A: King Auto in Gaithersburg, Maryland. I actually had to go find out who was selling the car that I wanted. There was no one in the Baltimore Metro area selling it.

Q: This was a very particular car for you. Why is that?

A: I fell in love with it. It's funny because I was on a car search. There's nothing too spectacular about the car, but you know, you fall in love with a car as soon as you see it. That was the first thing I fell in love with. For some reason, I don't know, it clicked, and I had to have that car. It just worked out that I was able to get it. Because at first, it was out of my price range. But it worked out. It worked out well.

Q: Once you selected and attained Nicky, Jr., was he everything you dreamed he would be and more?

A: God, we're talking about people here or cars? It was. The only thing I would do differently is I would probably get a V6. It's a four-cylinder in this car. It's big, but it's not huge. It's actually kind of like a Crossover. So I would probably get a V6 because it's a little more pick-up. But everything else I love about it.

Q: How's it ride?

A: Smooth. Very smooth.

Q: Is it important to you to have a big car?

A: I wanted to have an SUV because I like to sit up on the road. I don't like to sink down. At the same time, I love sports cars. It's got plenty of room, which is great for the business that I do. I pile people in there. We go places. I love road tripping.

Q: Where's your favorite place to drive?

A: I love driving around the city. But my drive from my house to work in the morning is crappy. I live 45 minutes away from home. It's all country.

Q: So your commute?

A: Exactly. During the sunset, roll some windows down, play some music. It's really peaceful. It's really quiet.

Q: Does your car have any rules?

A: Yes. My brother hates this. I don't like if anyone has headphones on in my car. But if it's just me and that person, you have to have a conversation. Other than that, I don't have a problem with people eating in my car as long as it stays clean.

Q: If it's a six-hour drive, do you have to have a conversation for the whole six hours?

A: No, I can't take talking to that person for the whole six hours! Put on some music and we can both shut up.

Photos and interview by Jenn Ladd

View previous Defend Your Ride features as well as other great stories for people who love cars at CBSBaltimore.com/Autos

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