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J-Cat

Well, it's happened. I'm officially old. Step 1 was when I clicked on a button that said "Join the old guys?" and Step 2 was earlier last week when I said to my husband. "Hunny, what do you think about getting a mini-van?". Yep, after weeks of trying to fit a load of groceries into the same trunk as a stroller and not succeeding, we are looking into getting a new car.


I've never bought a car before. I don't check my oil, I can't change a tire, I don't know anything about horsepower, engine size or torque. OK I know what torque is, only because I did physics in university, but I digress. I am totally lost. I've looked through LemonAid and Consumer Reports Car guide, but there is just a lot to take in. AND I haven't even really looked at the price of each car!


Any suggestions? I am thinking of either a mini-van or a small SUV. Anything I should stay away from?


As for the 50 book challenge. Um... Well I've read LemonAid and Consumer Reports Car Guide! That counts!


And just an update on the wee girl: she is doing AWESOME! She's huge, healthy and teething so is cranky all the time. But I love it.

Comments (9)

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KingDrewsky·
Minivans rock. And the king of all minivans is the Honda Odyssey. When I married my wife, one of the conditions of marriage was that I would never force her to drive a minivan. 6 years and 1 kid later, she got tired of leaning far down to put the kid in the car seat and asked me to get her one. She's been driving an Odyssey for 8 months and loves it.
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CofC·
\"I've never bought a car before\"\r \r That scares me more than what choice you make. Please research with your husband prices and options ( lease, car loans, etc.) before you step on the lot.\r \r Check out www.edmunds.com for info, and Saturn has a no haggle policy I think.
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CofC·
Oh, and Goodnight Moon, LemonAid, and CU's car buyers guide don't count.\r \r Have you read the Glass Castle?
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J-Cat·
No. I haven't read glass Castle. Who's it by?\r \r Yup: my husband and I are doing a TON of research before we step foot on the lot: I am doing the lions share so far. We both are a bit clueless with cars, but I'm learning!
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CofC·
Jeanette Walls. I pm'ed you more info.
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H2Daddy·
Honda Odyssey is the best. I couldn't live without mine. I use to hate the thought of driving one. Edmunds.com is the price to go by. Forget the Blue Book crap. Don't pay a dime more than Edmunds says. I have driven several different minivans that I had borrowed or rented for one reason or another. Never liked any of them. Honda is the one to get.
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TRIHunter·
My wife and I have a 04 Toyota Sienna and we love it. Honda Odyssey is a great one also. We were splitting hairs between Honda and Toyota when we purchased. They cost a little more but its worth it.
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Knaab·
I have to concur with drew and tri, the Odyssey is the best on out there in all facets and it has a 5 star crash rating for every passenger, just hope you never have to test that out. When I bought it was a toss up between the Honda Pilot SUV and the Odyssey. I went with the Pilot though because it has 4 wheel drive which with Chicago winters is essential when living in the burbs.
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doorgunnerjgs·
And while all of you are promoting the Odyssey, I have had 4 Dodge Caravans, my wife just got her own, my daughter and her family have one, and my son and his family have one. We love them!