Congratulations to my friend Stasha on the purchase of a new car! We also recently purchased a new car, so I’ve spent plenty of time thinking about this week’s topic: Cars.
Ten Things Car
10. My first car was a 1984 Chevette. Her name was Sweet Pea. You can see a picture of her here.
9. We recently bought a Volkswagen Routan. I love it. Dallas said as soon as he saw the interior he knew this was the car we were going to purchase. I was probably sold then too, but I’ll never admit that to him.
8. When we go car shopping I do all the talking. Dallas isn’t much of a wheeler and dealer. On this last purchase he didn’t even ride in the front seat on any of the test drives.
7. It’s sexist, but I prefer male car salespeople.
6. Dallas and I are in agreement when it comes to hating cars. We have them because we have to, but we don’t care about status vehicles.
5. We have a strict no food in the car rule. Like many other rules – no one follows it.
4. I hate all bumper stickers.When the kids make the honor roll they know I’m proud of them without plastering it on the bumper.
3. A few weeks ago I drove John and three other teenage boys three hours away to the soccer State Cup Tournament. My friend Brooke brought me car air fresheners for the road. Teenage boys stink.
2. This song always makes me laugh.
1. I don’t care what anyone says, my minivan is totally cool.
I wanted the Routan so very, very much. But I caved into the hype that is Sienna because after Max is gone I will sell the van and that model seems to be popular with crowds. Truly I only roll in van cause the dog doesn’t fit into any other vehicle. But Routan has so many cool storages and features and it drives like a car not a van. I am so happy you are rocking yours, SO HAPPY! and keyless baby
If I ever decide a third kid is a good idea I have two requests:#1 remind me that my life is less chaotic and that I am pretty happy with just 2 kids. #2 take me to test drive minivans. And then take me to drink wine.
of course your minivan is totally cool!
Mine doesn’t even go to the dealer. I’m on my third car of my life. Bought every single one of them on my own, with no company during the shopping or anything else. Bought him one in early 2011 while he was still deployed. The right deal presented itself, after years of looking. Bought it. 6 months ago, bought one for the teenager. So, I’ve bought the 5 vehicles we’ve owned and he’s never set foot on the dealer lot. lol
I really should have a no eating or drinking rule in my car. it would make a huge difference to its cleanliness.
That song/video is hilarious! I saw a pic of a bumper sticker on a minivan on Pinterest the other day that said, “I used to be cool.” I can relate.
Ha! I don’t do bumper stickers either. I do have a couple of vinyl stickers on my window, but one was hard earned by yours truly and I display it proudly! And yes, teenage boys stink. I had to have a little chat with my 13 year old this week. Ew.
Haha! Teenage boys DO stink!
I could maybe, might, possibly, sort of halfway seriously consider joining the minivan mafia if it was in the VW. Every time we bought a car I did all the talking to. My ex husband was a money sieve and he would just pay sticker to avoid any confrontation. Me? Yeah um…no.
And teenage boys do stink. I keep fabreeze between the front seats and have been known to pass out the arm pit perfume generously.
Word- Minivans rock!
Thankfully no teen boys have yet to take over our van.
I’d just as soon drive my minivan for the rest of my life than buy another car. I hate the process. Maybe you can do the talking for me when I’m ready?
Minivans. Are. Cool. On the other hand, maybe it’s just us.
Thank you for that video! Ellen
the car I learned to drive on was a Z28 Camero. candy apple red. with sunroof.
It physically hurt to buy a mini van
Oh man, I’m not looking forward to the teen boys stinkiness. gross.
I think it’s funny that you do the talking when it comes to buying a new car.
I had to laugh at the bumper sticker comment. I have to watch it or I’m going to be come one of “those” bumper sticker people. But no child bragging one’s for me.
I loved my minivan. Even when I backed up and turned to hard and crunch the right front panel into a pole and we had no insurance because I was married to the ex so we didn’t have things like insurance or sometimes electricity.
Of course your minivan is cool. You are in it. Duh.
I agree with the status symbol thing. People are very serious about impressing others.
The mom that bought you the air freshners for the boys’ car trip is funny! Great idea!
You are wise beyond your years Jill.
Ah, the poor little stripper has to go to bed sad and all alone. Moral of the song, van = happiness, even if it means havIng middle class republican kids.
The only thing stinkier than teenage boys are “wet, soccer-playing” teenage boys. Smart thinking Brooke!
That song is awesome.
I think your minivan sounds very cool!
Your minivan sounds kinda cool, as far as minivans go! I have a no food rule in my car too. So far it still gets followed. Probably not for much longer though
I wish we had a no food rule in our cars.
But Bill can’t make a trip to Target or Home Depot without a couple of water bottles and a snack.
Not even kidding.
(This is also not as sexy as it sounds.)
My husband used to call me “Swee Pea.” Maybe he should call me Chevette instead – I’m just about as extinct as that model, wouldn’t you say?
I agree, my van is totally cool too! We’re bringing the sexy back to minivans! Or maybe just starting the sexy?
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