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Equally as exciting (apparently, I don’t get out much), I make a stop at Costco to stock up on family essentials and find I can fit one million rolls of TP in the back without having to leave my kids on the corner holding a sign that reads “free to a good home.”
The 2007 Mazda CX-7 is the catalyst for a union of two facets of my life that seem to have been separated since birth (well, the birth of my children, anyhow): The independent, I-am-woman-hear-me-roar self along with the mommy-where-are-my-pink-cowboy-boots self. Finally, a car that graciously accepts the complexities of my life with ease.
The 2007 Ford Edge isn’t too flashy; it’s hip and sharp without screaming, “Look at me! I need attention! I am high-maintenance! Where’s the nearest manicurist?”
When flipping though the pages of a parenting magazine (whose subscription I’ve been meaning to cancel since my kids are now 4 and 6 and I no longer need or want to read about the greatest new birthing techniques every month), I became intrigued by adds for the Mazda5. What is it? A miniaturized minivan? A big sport wagon with sliding doors and room for six?
I am impressed with the attention Subaru has paid to the airliner theme of the B9 Tribeca. Even Wonder Woman’s airplane doesn’t have this much thematic integrity. It is a very functional aircraft, I mean vehicle, and my kids appreciate all flights, even those close to the ground.
The standard seat fabric in the Pacifica, called YES Essentials, is the most kid-proof vehicle upholstery out there, next to leather. It’s both stain- and odor-resistant, making that dreaded spoiled-milk mom-car smell as yesterday as sending hand-written party invitations.
Looking for and buying a car is much like buying jeans. The work entailed in finding the right fit can be brutal. The Murano makes the purchasing decision easy. A fun, sexy car with no embarrassing three-way mirrors or visible panty lines is a gem.
There are people out there who are big lovers of the BMW brand. It seems they fall into two categories: people who appreciate the upscale brand image, or people who appreciate the “driving experience.” There are several BMW’s that I’m in love with for their innovative family friendly features. The X3, however, isn’t one of them.
You are either an SUV sista’ or a minivan mama. Well I have news for you, ladies, there is a new player in town. The crossover class in general and the Chrysler Pacifica in specific bring together the ease of the minivan with the sturdy flair of an SUV.
I know that I’m not the only parent out there, who drives the kids around just to keep the peace. So you see, my car is much more than just a means of transportation. It is an extension of my home.
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