After the whole “teenage driver smashed my minivan to all pieces” fiasco, I’m happy to say we finally have a replacement vehicle. We ended up with a Dodge Caravan rental for a week and spent that time researching the available vehicles in our area that met our needs and price. It was awful, we couldn’t decide on anything. Finding a car with enough leg room in the rear for our son’s long legs and wide enough to fit two car seats plus a growing boy…whew…the choices were pretty limited.
But mama has a new ride….a 2008 Dodge Charger in Dark Titanium…with low miles, warranty and actually fits all 3 kids quite nicely. I’ll admit, it doesn’t look like a “family car” but it’s a far cry better than my days as a minivan mom. It wasn’t my first choice for a car, but I could tell my husband really wanted it so this one of those battles I chose not to pick.
As exciting as it was to buy a new car it also forced us to look at how our auto insurance rates would change.We new the rates would increase going from a minivan to car so we did some calling around and got a few insurance quotes to see how bad it would be. Surprisingly, our rates didn’t increase much and we ended up saving quite a bit with the lower payments as well.
Purdy! Wow you are gonna be one cool mama driving that thing.
Wow I’m surprised you went to the Charger. Although I like it.. I think I would have chosen an SUV instead of a car. However..you can fit a double stroller in the trunk and it’s a pretty nice ride. I was going to buy one before I had Sarah..But now with three kids..Kinda can’t do it since my sk’s are pre-teens and need to be seperated by at least three feet instead of just my youngests car seat…
Looks fabulous!!! I have a van and I’d love to trade it in for something much better. :p
Cat,
Now, you can get back to a normal life. That car is kinda cool. Ever since becoming an SUV mommy, it’s been difficult for me to imagine life in a sedan. Hey, that car is really kinda cool!
Whenever you think about speeding, just remember your husband may be watching :)!
LOL True True….after my fair share of speeding tickets and “warnings” I’ve grown up, I’m very anti-speeding. In fact I’m the one people yell at to get the heck out of the way.
I love it! Great choice!
Congrats! Hot wheels! :)
Nice! :) Very stylish!
Rawr, baby, R-A-W-R!
hehehe you know you wanna ride shotgun!
WOOOOO Mama!!!! Look at your driving in style! Loving the new car. Congrats!!!
Nice ride. Love the color too.
Very exciting! My car is far from a “mom car” and I love it! I’m not sure I could do the minivan thing…they scare me. Lol!
Very nice. I love it!
not too shabby mama!!!
Congrats. My grandma and grandpa worked for Chrysler so we are big Chrysler/Dodge people ha!
Oh, that car is SWEET!
Can you say joy ride?! LOL
Love it! We just went from a minivan(HATED it) to an SUV (LOVE it). I almost went with a sedan of some sort, especially for the gas mileage.
Nice! You’re going to be such a stylish mom! I think you guys made a great pick!
Congrats! How purdy.
Very nice! I love the color too. How are you all feeling?
Wow! Now you guys will definitely be the “COOL” parents! I envy your ride! You go girl!!
well, I think it is gorgeous! Nice choice!
WOW nice car. I guess we’ll see you scooping the loop to show off your new wheels.
Nice! Definitely not a mom mobile!
Hot Ride for a Hot Mama! hehe
that’s a beautiful car. love the color. one of my hub’s company cars was the same vehicle, older model, and he loved it. we miss the speed. ha! happy WW and take care.
How cool are you – that is way more fun than a minivan!
Ooooh! That’s pretty. Nice Ride :)
Awesome girl! I want a ride :)
Awesome, congrats on the new car. I’ve always liked the way the Chargers look.
Looks awesome :)
Good to know they have leg room. Our younger son will be a giant at the rate he’s growing. We too are looking for a new vehicle because my SUV was totaled.
I have a Dodge Caliber and love it after owning it for 2 years. I am sure you’ll be happy with your Dodge choice, too!
Oooh I love it. :) congrats
One of my top fav cars, congrats :)
I think that car looks pretty wicked cool! But that’s just me. :)