I have always viewed cars as a way to get from point A to point B. I don't particularly like to drive, and I don't like spending money on extra features that aren't needed, especially because cars depreciate so quickly. As an asset, cars are really not a good investment, and neither is gasoline. In fact, I'm probably the only mom in my community without an SUV or a minivan - and I don't really want one. But as a mom, I do spend a LOT of time in my car driving my kids from point A to point B, and I want to enjoy it. So, for me, it's a balancing act to find the right blend of price and features in my car.
Written By Traveling Mom Thursday, September 29, 2011 08:09
This is what I would call a minivan for grown ups. I have big kids, all over age 11, and I don’t want to try to soop up a minivan to make it cool. It has to be cool to begin with. The exterior is sleek, even a little sporty and the interior feels sophisticated. It would qualify as the “good car” to drive to important events whereas most minivans would not. It has power, smart engineering to warn the driver of objects too close for comfort and it’s versatile to hold all the gear. We would gladly take it on a long road trip or running errands.
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Taking a family vacation is nice, but sometimes you have to go it alone. It can be nerve-wracking to travel by yourself, wondering just what you would do if you had car problems. I always worry about that and try to prepare before I even leave. There are simple steps to take to help, but it's also good if you have a vehicle with special features to keep you on track, more ways than one.
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