My new car!

So for the past couple of months, I have been thinking about getting a new car. My car is finally paid off, and I truly can't believe how fast 5 years went by. I remember so clearly going to look at the car, picking out the color, test driving it and everything with my dad. That was June of 2003. My Jetta was BRAND SPANKING NEW, with only 8 miles on it! It's been a great little car for me, besides the window falling into the door in -9 degrees while driving on the thruway...

Anyways, I have been looking for an affordable SUV to cart around my zoo of a family. Having the dogs has ruined both backseats in our cars. Steve's backseat leather now has scratches, holes, rips and tears in them and my backseat is just covered in dog hair. I mean COVERED. It is disgusting. I can never have passengers (unless up front) because of all that nastiness!

All SUVs I've been looking at have been over my price range. Not that I can't afford it, but I really don't WANT to afford it. I want to be smart and know my limits. I want to still travel, go out to eat, and enjoy myself.

So what we've landed on (after test driving a few others) is a 2005 Honda Pilot SUV. It's spacious enough for us, our dogs and all our "gear." It seats 8 passengers so Steve and I were joking that could seriously have a litter of 6 kids and still fit in this vehicle. The last row of seats folds down completely flat, so the dogs have plenty of room. We're getting one of those dividers too, along with a really tough rubber floor for the cargo space so the dogs can't do any damage. We're so thrilled! Steve is wanting a new car now too, but only because I'm getting one. He's even thinking about trading in his motorcycle! (Which I totally won't let him do!)

I'll post more pictures when I get the truck home! I should be able to pick it up Wednesday. We'll see.