Just a Little Car Shopping…
I have driven the same car (really it is an SUV, but I call it a car) since I was 16. Without telling everyone my age, I will
tell you that is a long time. That car has seen so many things and I have so many memories that revolve around its greatness. It now has over 200,000 miles on it. Needless to say, the time has come for our family to get a new vehicle. As great as I think it is, it guzzles gas, it is old and has very few safety features, the list goes on…
Now the question is what kind of vehicle should we get? We know that we want another SUV, but we can’t decide between 5 seats and 7 seats. Technically, we only need 5 seats, but if we keep this vehicle for as long as I have kept the one that I drive now, with a growing family, we may need 7. However, these out of control gas prices are pushing us further toward a 5 passenger vehicle. Smaller vehicle = smaller gas bills.
Together, my husband and I have compiled a list of eighteen vehicles to look at/ test drive. Yes, I said eighteen; we want to do this right! Did I mention that shopping for vehicles when you and your husband are thousands of miles apart is not the easiest thing in the world? Well, it is quite challenging. He looks in magazines and mostly looks at the, “miles per gallon.” I agree with his desire for a fuel efficient vehicle, but I also want a pretty one that is safe for our precious backseat passenger.
Do you love your vehicle? What are your favorite/ least favorite features?
Hi Dusti,
So what are your top 5 right now? My vehicle is a small suv and I love the fact it has yet to give me any major problems (it’s an ’04, so knock on wood!) and that the back seat is close enough to the front ones so I can reach back and give Isaac a cup or a book at red lights (:
Let’s see… top 5. GMC Terrain, Chevrolet Equinox, Toyota Highlander, Volvo XC60, and if we jump to a 7 passenger… Dodge Durango. Well, that’s the top 5 for today
That is a good point about the backseat being close enough to reach with ease. Thank you!