This is my current ride. It has All Wheel Drive, and obscene loads of cargo space for road trips. I found out I can fit a couch in the back and close the hatch to drive seven hours, or fit in kayaks. I prefer it to any SUV, as I can haul as much, have traction, and it has steel reinforced beams and side airbags, but I get excellent gas mileage. It also has heated seats, and defrost for the side mirrors.
She's a beautiful Navy blue, with dark interior, but cloth seats so I don't burn or freeze my bum. There is a great plastic mat that covers the cargo area, so if anyone hurls when I DD, I can just hose it off and then Lysol it.
When I am a mom, I want a Volvo Cross Country Wagon, in a nice shiny, yet neutral silver. I had a Volvo and I absolutely adored it.
When at home I ride one of these when I have to make a Rice-a-Roni or Ghirardelli Chocolate run.
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