Susan_Hirasuna's Blog

Confession here. I have no lust. Okay, let me be more specific. I have no car lust! I don't have any desire for any specific car. Well, that's not entirely true. I like the look of that Mercedes CL something or other, but practically speaking, it's too big, too expensive and the gas mileage too low. So, in my price range, I have no car lust.

So, what's a working mother to do when I inadvertently (or not, see previous blog) killed my Durango; the precious family car, the lug the kids, skis, beach gear SUV. It's dead. So, what car am I willing to spend 5 figures on. Shouldn't you want a car before you commit to paying off hundreds of dollars per month? No car called my name. Sure, I wanted a car, that could haul the kids and the gear but did I want another SUV that can on a rare occasion carry 7 people Or should I bow to the Al Gore altar and downsize to a smaller car.

Thankfully, someone wanted a specific car. My son said.. get a hybrid, go green yada yada yada.

Ultimately.. I had no reason to say no. Downsized, eco friendly, still holds 5 people/kids. But I'm not doing it to make a statement.. perhaps I did it to make someone happy.. my son. And, you know, when I gas up I'm pretty happy too. I like paying for 8 gallons of gas instead of 15.