Sara finally agreed that it was time to get a new car after receiving word that her current car needed a new oil pan...just doesn't make sense putting money into her 2000 Ford Explorer with 129,000 miles when we know that she is getting a new car. Heck, she's put it off for over two years because she just loves her car but with this news, it's time. So off we went to look at cars while Grandma Pauline and Papa John watched the kids.
Sara thought she would just get her third Ford Explorer because she's been pining after them since they were redesigned. Plus her Uncle worked at Ford so she gets the A plan discount which is a bonus! However, Brian thought the new Dodge Durango's were nice (have you seen the new commercial's with Anchorman?) and Sara's brother Jim was getting his second Arcadia so they were all in the running. Technically Brian wanted Sara to get any car she wanted (probably because he knows she'll drive it until it dies) but she had a budget in mind and wanted a third row so when friends and family came to town we could all drive together. That really excluded her dream vehicle but that's for later on in life ;)
So we ruled out the Arcadia and Sequoia (late addition) in that trip. We went out again when Sara's parents arrived and we were on a mission to get it done. The rainbow (sun dog, not sure) was a good sign that we would be successful!
When Sara woke up she was leaning heavily toward the Explorer because that's what she's always driven, they've been good cars and she likes the look....and it was a little bit cheaper :) But it wasn't rated as high on reliability which kept sticking in the back of her mind.
Sara thought she would just get her third Ford Explorer because she's been pining after them since they were redesigned. Plus her Uncle worked at Ford so she gets the A plan discount which is a bonus! However, Brian thought the new Dodge Durango's were nice (have you seen the new commercial's with Anchorman?) and Sara's brother Jim was getting his second Arcadia so they were all in the running. Technically Brian wanted Sara to get any car she wanted (probably because he knows she'll drive it until it dies) but she had a budget in mind and wanted a third row so when friends and family came to town we could all drive together. That really excluded her dream vehicle but that's for later on in life ;)
So we ruled out the Arcadia and Sequoia (late addition) in that trip. We went out again when Sara's parents arrived and we were on a mission to get it done. The rainbow (sun dog, not sure) was a good sign that we would be successful!
So we test drove the Explorer again first and thought we would order one of those. But then we went to Dodge quick and drove that and it just felt right. Plus it's rated #3 for SUVs/Crossovers which is a good peace-of-mind. We had to go though because Ashley would be getting up from nap and want to feed and Sara's parents needed to bring their stuff to the house they are renting for the winter so we headed home. We got the kids, stopped at McDonald's and brought lunch to the dealership. Brian talked to the manager and worked out a deal for us to order the Durango! It helps having a CostCo membership for pricing plus we learned that our friend Julie's cousin works at a Chrysler dealership in Texas so he could get us Friends and Family pricing. So thankful!
Why order? Well apparently having captain's chairs with a pass through in the second row is near impossible to find. Trust us, Brian searched the entire nation looking for one. Well, he found one in Colorado but it had more options than we needed but Brian negotiated it to be only $500 more than ordering new. However, there was the logistics of going to get it or pay for transporting it. And it was granite/steel with an all black interior. Which could work but we liked the tan with black interior. Tough decision but in the end we're excited about ordering a new Durango and being the first people to put it's first mile on!!!
Sara has never had a new car so it is especially exciting for her. She thought she was going to go with a granite/steel color because she liked the look with the chrome but with all the dust in AZ it would always look dirty so she chose white (plus white looks better with our interior color choice). It will look sharp with tinted windows!!
After we signed the paperwork it was so cute....out of nowhere Trevor gives Mommy a hug and says "I'm so excited that you are getting a new car Mommy!" He's so aware of what is going on around him it's crazy!
After we signed the paperwork it was so cute....out of nowhere Trevor gives Mommy a hug and says "I'm so excited that you are getting a new car Mommy!" He's so aware of what is going on around him it's crazy!
So it should be here in 6-8 weeks (gives us time to sell Sara's Explorer too). We've already received word that it has been scheduled for production and will hear next when it has been framed! We thought of sending cookies to the plant in Detroit so that they build it extra good but then we realized that robots don't really eat cookies. Kidding! Thanks though babes (Brian) for all of your researching and negotiating to get our new car!! So excited for it to get here. Is it here yet? :)
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