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The Mini just might be the progressive, smart (think great gas mileage) and unconventional mom-mobile we’ve been searching for. Before writing this car off due to its perceived size — bigger isn’t always better, you know — slow down your shopping and broaden your vehicular horizons.
Most of the features on the Prius’ touch-screen information system can also be activated by voice. I love the idea of hands-free operation, but in reality, it usually requires me telling everyone in my car to please be quiet while I talk to the car. Yeah, I hear you laughing. That’s exactly what happens in my car, too.
The 2007 Subaru Forester reminds me of the Turbo Hoover of the ‘70s. After driving it, I now know what it would have been like to be a dust mite riding atop that spastic vacuum, as the two beasts have more in common than a Cyclops-looking front end.
Nissan has a new name on the block: Versa. I’m sure “Versa” is meant to imply “versatile,” but often my experience driving this little offering from Nissan more closely resembles “versus.”
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.”
I’m a believer that big things come in small packages. Especially come Christmastime. I’ve always dreamed of waking up on Christmas morning to be greeted by the coveted (and little) velvet box, just like on the commercials. I know what you’re thinking, but that doesn’t mean I should give up hope, you heartless people.
I switch the car into “Intelligent” all-wheel drive, meaning that the car does the thinking and I stick to driving. Kind of like my crock pot. It intelligently and almost magically cooks my dinner (to perfection), and I can just focus on setting the table instead of setting off the smoke detectors. Needless to say, I am always intrigued by anything “intelligent,” whether cooking or driving.
I ask my husband if he wants to join the kids and I in taking the “Subie” out for a spin. And then it dawns on me. I have affectionately been referring to the Subaru Outback as “Subie,” as if it she is the newest addition to our family. Because I don’t dole out nicknames routinely, this air of familiarity demonstrates that the Subaru Outback has wormed its way into my heart.
In some way, shape or form we make up for the things we like least about ourselves, whether it’s make-up, clothes, personality, or any other myriad of tricks and treats. A perfect example of this is the 2007 Dodge’s Caliber, dressing up as Inspector Gadget for Halloween.
Maybe your summertime reading includes something light, something in the romance genre? If your idea of the perfect review reads something like a Harlequin novel with Fabio on the cover, you’re in luck (any help in the form of a fake, airy accent you must supply on your own).
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